Energy Storage in Netherlands

Energy Storage in Netherlands

Energy storage is emerging as a crucial component of the Netherlands' strategy to balance renewable energy supply and demand, particularly as the country scales up its investments in wind and solar power. With the increasing integration of intermittent renewable sources, energy storage technologies—such as batteries, pumped hydro storage, and thermal storage—are essential for ensuring grid stability and reliability. The Netherlands is investing in advanced storage solutions and infrastructure, leading to a growing demand for specialized jobs in this field. Positions include engineers working on the development and optimization of storage technologies, project managers overseeing large-scale storage projects, and technicians responsible for the installation and maintenance of storage systems. Additionally, roles in research and development focus on improving storage efficiency and reducing costs. Government initiatives and private sector investments are driving innovation and expansion in this sector, positioning the Netherlands as a leader in energy storage and enhancing its ability to achieve its renewable energy targets and ensure a resilient energy grid.

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Solar

Buyer (Solar & Wind)

Milan, Italy

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to support the Procurement Manager in purchasing the main products and services needed for the construction of the project pipeline. The successful candidate will carry on all aspects of the procurement process throughout its life cycle and ensure the cost-effective acquisition of materials and services to meet the company’s project requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Working collaboratively with the internal/external stakeholder to perform all procurement assigned tasks (scouting of new suppliers, tracking performance, RFQ/RFP management, offers evaluation and comparison, ESG scoring, ERP management, expediting, etc.)Conduct research via the Internet, catalogues, trade publications, and trade shows to identify potential vendors.Negotiate with suppliers either f2f or over the phone to agree prices, discounts, terms, etc.Create, maintain and review purchasing records, price lists, status of RFQ/RFP, contracts and orders, monitor vendors’ performanceFollow up and tracking of project materials optimising quality, costs, and timely delivery criteria.Draw up reports about products availability, lead times and cost roadmaps for key materials to be shared with Development, Engineering, Project Management and Construction teams.Monitor and support components repair, damage replacements, and warranty claims. Qualifications Degree in Engineering fieldsProven track record of 3+ years in renewable projects procurement;Experience in negotiating POs and Contracts with suppliers and ContractorsProven knowledge of Microsoft 365 and ERP softwareStrong communication skills, self-motivate, teamworking attitudeSelf-starter with excellent presentation skills with constant attention to details and accuracySelf-disciplined and result-orientedAvailable to travel meeting suppliers when neededProactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. LanguagesItalian Mother Tongue + Fluent English is a must

Other

Sales Team Lead

Remote work, Germany

Our client is looking for a Sales Team Lead, reporting to the Data Centre Sales director for EMEA. The Data Centre Account and Zone Team leader role will have three main areas of responsibility. Personal: Direct personal responsibility for selected accounts. Personally, driving profitable growth through the assigned accounts and opportunities. Responsibility as Team leader for a number of assigned data center sales and account managers. Responsible for the execution of the overall EMEA and Global data center sale strategy across Germany. Key ResponsibilitiesIn the Account function the person shall drive revenue within large international data center operating companies, principally Hyperscale & MTDC/CoLo companies. The person is expected to identify and book profitable new business directly with assigned clients.In the Team Leader role, the person shall drive revenue through the support, coaching, motivation and management of a number of data center sales and key account managers. Oversight on sales and account strategy formulation and execution, team performance, account planning. Focused on achieving a variety of commercial targets at team and account level. The person shall be responsible for sales pipeline, revenue, margin, orders and all reporting and forecasting. In terms of Territory role, the person is the principal point of contact (internally & externally positioned). They shall be advocate for the data center business within and for the territory. They shall provide and coordinating appropriate support from the wider data center segment team to colleagues for agreed data center projects outside of the assigned accounts (e.g national enterprise data center projects). These projects by nature are identified by local knowledge and market access and addressed by the general country sales organization but on case-by-case basis support shall be afforded in order to secure business for our client. The nature of Data Centre business means that opportunities may originate and be secured in one country and deployed in another. The Team leader shall coordinate with the wider data center team to report on data center activity, pipeline, revenue and outlook for the assigned territory inclusive of all data center opportunities regardless of origin and assigned account managers. To function effectively the person shall also work collaboratively internally with other regional and global account managers, central account support team, bid response team, business units, functional units, segment marketing and country sales organizations. They shall identify which accounts, consultants, and contractors can influence and unlock commercial opportunities for the company. The individual shall have a thorough experience and a long track record of success in the data center industry. The person shall follow the segment defined processes for opportunity identification, qualification, client requirement analysis and value proposition creation.The person shall oversight and is a principal stakeholder in the success of associated functions for example the technical and commercial bid response tendering process, project execution and management and data center services. The team leader shall support these functions and processes to ensure they are to data center industry and client specific norms.To perform effectively the person shall maintain sufficient market and competitor intelligence. They shall understand client and market primary trends and requirements and understand how competition address them and how the business uniquely and preferentially meets them. To perform effectively the person shall be highly proficient at consultative selling and at communicating our client’s differentiated value at company, product, and service levels. Translating the above into compelling value proposition and proposals to clients, contractors, and consultants.

Offshore Wind

Project Procurement Manager

Tokyo, Japan

Our client is looking for a Project Procurement Manager to be a part of the wider Low Carbon Energy Procurement team focused on delivering our client’s ambitions of decarbonizing and diversifying the business. Underpinning this growth in significantinvestment, and procurement at the forefront of managing spend with suppliers, building relationships with the market, delivering competitive outcomes with the business, and creating and delivering the procurement strategy. This role will work with the Japan Offshore Wind Team and business partners to create and assess technical scope/commercial packages for competitive tender events. Also, influence the business to ensure procurement change supporting innovation and cost savings. Key Responsibilities Leverage established relationships with key supply chain players. Develop contracting strategies and processes for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), assess vendor proposals, and secure contracts which are best value possible. Address scope specifi cations to find and eliminate unnecessary costs. Negotiate key supply contracts and maintain relationships and partnerships with key suppliers at the most senior level. Source new potential suppliers to encourage market tensions and competitiveness in key project areas. Ensure that all contracts and purchase orders follow previously defined business processes. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly the technical and development teams, ensuring due process is followed. Creating contracts which are fully compliant to support the business, mitigate commercial risks and drive supplier performance. Requirements A degree educated or above, or professional qualification, in a relevant discipline is required. Experience is what matters most. Extensive experience in the energy sector, specifically with offshore wind and working in large international tenders. The successful candidate will have a track record in managing services contracts and delivering substantial savings. Japanese Language Proficiency is a must Understanding of contract management fundamentals, best practices, and industry trends. In-depth knowledge of contract cost drivers, with the ability to illustrate transparency and value. Understanding of contract law (preferably FIDIC and/or LOGIC contract styles). Experience in sourcing and contracting of Wind components: Wind Turbine Generators (WTG’s), Foundations, Transmission, and/or Transportation is highly valued. Skills Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking Building sustainability Category spend profiling Category Strategy Commercial Acumen Communication Cost modelling Decision Making Digital fluency Market Analysis Negotiation planning and preparation Sourcing strategy Stakeholder Management Supplier Selection Sustainability awareness and action Value creation and management

Subsea

Plough Team Leader

Saudi Arabia

Position: Plough Team Leader System: SMD PloughScope: Cable InstallationLocation: Saudi ArabiaDuration: 2 months approx.Start Date: 5th December Required Certificates:PassportSeamans BookOffshore Medical (STCW Preferred)Offshore Survival (STCW Preferred)STCW Security AwarenessYellow Fever''

Subsea

Plough Supervisor

West Africa

Our client is looking for a Plough Supervisor to join their team.Position: Plough SupervisorSystem: SMD PloughScope: Cable Installation / StandbyLocation: West Africa & EuropeDuration: 2 months approx.Start Date: 30th October Required Certificates:PassportSeamans BookOffshore Medical (STCW Preferred)Offshore Survival (STCW Preferred)Yellow Fever

Offshore Wind

320KV SAP-400KV (Transmission Specialist)

Rhode Island, United States

Our client is looking for a 320KV SAP // 400KV SAP to join their team. Key Responsibilities Implementation of the Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network Contribute to proactive management, good coordination, and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages Tasks Ensure compliancy with and managing of Electrical Safety Rules Safety coordination in electrical matters Act as senior authorized person Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/ Tag out on LV and HV equipment Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules Check method statements for electrical matters Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters Assist different departments when required Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required Deliverables Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans) Participation in different audits Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipments Onsite check of switching programs Participation in the planning of resource and work activities Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects Decision authority / Responsibility Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations Issue of Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents Management of electrical safety to work onsite Requirements Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope. Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable Minimum 3 year of working experience within onshore substations systems Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/264lb). Course paid by our client, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate/agency within 1 year

Offshore Wind

SCADA Commissioning Engineer

Spain

Our client is looking for a SCADA Commissioning Engineer to join their team and be responsible for overseeing the commissioning of the SCADA for Onshore substation. Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent our client at the ONS SCADA FAT in Bilbao from Q4 2024 – Q1 2025Represent our client at the ONS site in Choczewo for SCADA commissioning from Q1 2025 – Q2 2026Manage interfaces between ONS SCADA and other packagesPlan and coordinate SAT of external SCADA interfaces Major TasksNovember 2024 – March 2025Represent our client at Factory Acceptance Testing (Bilbao, Spain)Report on progress of FAT Testing and contribute to successful completion of FATs on timeSupport on Technical Queries and design issues with the responsible SCADA engineerMarch 2025 – February 2026Represent our client on the onshore substation site (Choczewo, Poland)Support Contractor with SAT of ONS SCADAPerform Employer interface testing to external systemsPerform testing of SCADA interface with the TSOParticipate in testing of the overall control conceptParticipate in integration testing onsiteParticipate in WTG SCADA testing onshoreReview ITPs from suppliersSupport with the design of overall SCADA system and integration concept Key Deliverables Comment sheets leading to the final specifications and designFAT, HAT, SAT reports • Commissioning reports for packages and/or systems and subsystemsWeekly reportsSNAG listNCR listInput to the ProgrammeInput to overall commissioning schedules QualificationsExperienced in HV commissioning, Operations under electrical safety rules, Safety documentation, switching schedules, Electrical regulations

Offshore Wind

Commissioning Control Engineer

Poland

Our client is looking for a Commissioning Control Engineer (Lead SAP) to join their team. Key ResponsibilitiesTake leadership role in building the company Operations team during commissioning and for handover to operationsAct as a role modelIn real-time on knowledge on ongoing work and the priorities of each jobManage the power distributions of the OWPMonitor and Operate the OWPManage OWP trough SCADA and other information systemsProvide rapid restoration in case of faulty situationsMaintain an overview of the network security and availabilityEnsure adherence to project Safety RulesCreate safe Processes for 1st energizationsCreate switching schedules for 1st energizationsIssue/approve switching schedulesTake responsibility as Person in Control of the electrical Installation during workMonitor, approve, issue PtWSafely operate the plant under business Wind ElectricalSafety Rules alongside other proceduresMajor TasksContribute to the design stage ensuring needs of operator are consideredFamiliarize with the electrical system by participating in FAT/SAT testing as required.Contribute to the development of the WESRAct as ambassador for WESR promoting safety culture within the teamPerform remote switching operations as requiredAuthorize the de/re-activation of parts of the electrical installationPlan and prepare electrical works on the electrical installation as delegated by the PREICommunicate all outages and activities affecting the HV system to PREICommunicate and coordinate directly with all AP/SAPs who are carrying out works at the systemSafeguard the system and hence, individuals in the event of any abnormal occurrence, communicate with PREI and ensureactions are taken to correct the abnormalityInitiate site-specific emergency response procedures and warn of any abnormal conditions/system changes that couldaffect personnel working at the systemAuthorize issuing and acknowledge cancellation of any electrical site-specific documentationMaintain a written record of all switching operations, removal of safety precautions and document managementReview electrical works requests, RAMS and access all electrical risksOperate Scada, record of equipment status and maintain a log of all operational activities on the systemEnsure that at change of shift, the CE taking over has been fully briefed and understood the operating conditions of the systemMonitoring the Windfarm SCADA systems and responding to alarmsTraining O&M staff to take over the control of the operationsParticipate in authorization panelsLiaise with the TSO to implement boundary co-ordination and safety precautionsKey Deliverables Create ProcessesCreate ProceduresManage HV Safety from the SystemManage Safe operation of the OWPEnsure safe HV workplaceEnsure safe 1st energizationsCreate Handover documentation where neededInput to WESR and other safety RulesManage different (software oriented)Processes (PtW, LOTO, etc.)Familiarity with other procedures relevant to operating high voltage networksQualificationsExperienced in HV commissioning, Operations under electrical safety rules, Safety documentation, switching schedules, Electrical regulations

Other

Utility & Renewable Sales Team Leader

Remote work, Netherlands

Our client is looking for a Utility & Renewable Sales Team Leader, to join their team. The prime responsibility is to ensure that our client meets the agreed budget targets for sales growth and cost in North zone, whilst applying company standard work practices as defined by our client’s Business System. Key ResponsibilitiesManage End-to End profit and loss of the portfolio under the responsibility. Develop and execute a strategic direction for North zone aligned to the EMEA business strategic direction and support growth Ensure a good understanding of industry and products as well as the ability to direct the overall sales efforts to continuous growthAct as the Senior sales representative in the area, providing inspirational leadership to employees internally and acting as an ambassador for the business externallyDevelop and implement short, medium and long-term strategic and tactical plans that support the zone growth plan for the segmentOverall responsibility for leading and directing sales professionals Overall fiscal and budgetary responsibility for the sales teams within the country/zoneMaintain a commitment to the company’s sales processes, values and business code of ethicsDevelop and implement world-class sales structure and processes (including systems, metrics, hiring and skill-set development)Responsible for ensuring a reliable forecasting and clear reporting for the country/zoneManage the sales activities within the country/zone to meet agreed budget targetsEnsure full deployment and application of Business System EBS standards within the sales activitiesEnable cross departments cooperation leading the country/zone towards achievements of the global strategic goalsIdentify and develop possibilities for future business growth Requirements 10+ years’ of experience in sales and business managementGood understanding of electrical industry, preferable Utility and Renewables segmentsStrong leadership skills are required, strong expertise with managing and developing a teamSolid skills in writing and executing strategic sales plans and effective sales proposalsAbility to solve problems quickly and effectivelyAbility to utilize creative skills effectivelySuperior organizational skillsAdvanced written and verbal communication skills, inclusive of customer and management presentationsExperience in a rapid-growth company or business unit is preferredGood understanding of operating within the legal requirements being compliant with local rules and regulationsReady to develop, influence and build relationships with all departments operating in the countryReady to travel in the region

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