Electrical Operations & Safety Engineer

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK Vaasa, Pohjanmaa, FI Malmö, Skåne Län, SE Warrington, Cheshire, GB

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Project Portfolio Management

Are you an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Engineer? Join our team to work on complex projects, maintain positive customer relationships, and navigate the maritime environment. If you have good communication skills, stakeholder management abilities, and are ready to complete Offshore GWO trainings, we want to hear from you!

Region NCE > Customer Project Execution > Commissioning Project Management

The onshore execution team is part of NCE Installation & Commissioning, which includes the sub-departments of Installation and Commissioning. The Electrical Operations Safety Team is also integrated into Commissioning Project Management. Vestas Standards for Control of Hazardous Energy, including Wind Turbine Safety Rules/LOTO and Electrical Network Safety Rules, outline the minimum requirements for managing hazardous energy and ensuring safety through a safe system of work. Hazardous Energy encompasses electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, gravitational, and rotational forces that could cause injury or harm.
To further develop our Electrical Operations Safety Team and support our vision and growth plans, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Electrical Operations Safety Specialist or Engineer to join us.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for health, well-being, environment, and safety with a clear grasp of construction regulations, promoting a safety-first culture on site.
• Uphold Vestas values of Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Passion, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Implement, enforce, and maintain Vestas Control of Hazardous Energy and Electrical Safety standards, including approved locks, tags, tools, and PPE.
• Coordinate documentation efforts to ensure tasks comply with Vestas Safety Rules.
• Represent the role of Energy Control Coordinator (ECC) by promoting the Hazardous Energy Program’s safety phrase: “Lockout before work & Test before touch.”
• Guide project management with necessary training and instructions for tasks involving Hazardous Energies, ensuring only trained and qualified personnel perform such tasks.
• Promote the growth and development of the Electrical Operations Team by supporting new initiatives and embracing change within the department and with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of certified experience as an Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Installations standard EN50110.
• Advanced understanding of industrial systems, P&ID, and RDS-PP.
• Experience in medium to large-scale projects, working with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, and troubleshooting, specifically in offshore renewables.
• Ability to interpret diverse HSE legislation at local and international levels, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Competencies

• Skilled in structural engineering and managing complex projects.
• Detail-oriented, systematic, and persistent with a disciplined, solution-focused approach.
• Proficient in maintaining positive customer relationships and skilled in negotiation for win-win outcomes.
• Knowledgeable about the maritime environment, including coastguard operations and seafaring.
• Capable of completing all Offshore GWO trainings and passing offshore medical criteria.
• Familiar with power generation terminology and language.
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, able to prioritize and map stakeholders for successful commissioning.

What we offer
We offer an exciting position in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

Additional information
Primary work location: Aarhus (DK), Malmo (Sweden), Warrington (UK), Vaasa (FI)
Expected travel: approximately 40 days per year
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 25/10/2024.
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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