TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.
Lighting the way ahead together
Unit description
Grid Field Operations is executing Field Operations, Maintenance and (Baseload) Projects. We ensure the integrity and safety of our assets entrusted to us, while also ensuring their maximum availability. We make sure that the onshore grids of TenneT is reliable in Germany and the Netherlands.
TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Head Operations Offshore (m/f/d) at our location Hannover who will contribute to this and that might be you?
Frame conditions
- As of January 2025
- The weekly working time is 37hours
- The position is unlimited
- Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well
- Your suitability for offshore work according to the AWMF standard is required and will be checked by our company doctor
As
Head Operations Offshore (Area Manager) you are accountable for the safe, reliable & sustainable
operation and maintenance of our Offshore assets (grid connection systems) - Offshore assets include Offshore platforms, DC & AC cable infrastructure and land based converter stations.
- Your accountability includes ensuring and improving the asset quality and asset performance, the operational execution performance (technically & financially) and the operational & organizational readiness for new assets
- You are leading a cross-location department with 5 team managers and in total 130 department members and we expect you to create a healthy and learning community by developing the team's mindset towards a growth mindset, by developing your team members into strong (top) leaders/experts and by adjusting the team composition where necessary
- Actively contributing to and co-owning the unit strategy development as well as implementing our unit strategy in your department is one of your main responsibilities
- You actively contribute to establishing a top class safety culture and an environment in which it is possible for everyone to go home safe every day
- You will take over the owner related obligations according to German regulations for all operational activities and asset integrity of our assets, this includes ensuring a legal compliant organisation
- In addition, you are an active member of the German crisis organisation
- You hold a master's degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering or comparable. Furthermore, you have an academic working and thinking level
- You have relevant working experience as well as extensive experience in a leading position – proven track record in performance management and performance improvement
- Leadership vs. Management: being able to balance transactional and transformational leadership in the best interest of the team
- Leadership: you are an inspiring and motivating leader by providing orientation and guidance for all team members with respect to Mission & Ambitions and you are able to establishing a high performance culture
- Management: you are applying management functions and systems (organizing, planning, controlling, staffing, directing) as required to ensure business performance and development; Strategic thinking, hands-on mentality and result orientation; Strong entrepreneurship, determination and pragmatic problem solving.
- Stakeholder management: you develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders on Management level, who are essential for achieving our ambitions and results. Influences others in their perspectives and actions, understands the interests and decision-making process for stakeholders, and based on this develops win-win solutions
- Empathy & Reflectiveness: you have a high level of self-reflection and willingness to learn and change; willingness to understand the needs of others as well as supporting them in self-reflection and development
- Curiosity: intrinsic motivation to understand problems/challenges and to experiment with new concepts/ideas
- Determination: you have the attitude accepting failing/mistakes but not excepting not trying and you have the willingness and motivation to achieve results and getting energy from demanding challenges
- We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.
- Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.
- Modern working environment
• Modern IT-tools
• Ergonomic workstations
• Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration - Attractive remuneration and social benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.
- Personal development Personal growth is something we actively stimulate within TenneT. For example we have our own TenneT Academy where you can explore and develop your own set of skills. More than that: you have the opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international network, to use your personal strengths and to shape the future together with us.
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