Electrical Safety Manager [Belgium]

 

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Currently we have an opening for an Electrical Safety Manager, who will be having the ultimate responsibility for the safety of all electrical installations works which are managed by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Benelux.

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These installations are a vital part of on- and offshore wind farms with voltages varying from 10kV-33kV in the Wind Park and going up to 110kV-220kV in sub stations that connect the park to the grid. The wind turbines themselves work with voltages between 240V and 690V.

In order to guarantee the safe use of the LV/HV installations, the works we perform on installations must comply with the statutory provisions described in NEN 50110 and AREI.

You ensure that the works performed on the electrical infrastructure of a Wind Park is performed in full compliancy with all legislations and the in- and external regulations. This includes setting up a "(electrical) safe system of work”.

You advise and support the sales and acquisition departments in setting up new contracts for the clauses related to electrical safety. A seamless transition from construction works to service period must be guaranteed (e.g. defining a Safe System of Work for the so-called bridging period).

What are the key responsibilities associated with the job?

• Develops, proposes and implements EHS processes and/or methods.
• Plans and accomplishes roll out of EHS programs or projects and monitors respective milestone in related organization.
• Analyses and monitors adherence to EHS standards in assigned organizations, and prepares regular EHS reporting.
• Analyzes and reports on changes in relevant EHS laws and regulations and recommend changes for internal standards.
• Contributes to internal and external EHS audits, in support of accountable EHS officer. Prepares regular external EHS reporting for official authorities, or for internal stakeholder. Maintains operational contact to external authorities.
• Trains employees and management.
• Keeps abreast with all respective regulations and standards in regional or local law.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience of at least 5 years in installation maintenance of HV installations including low-voltage maintenance at the level of at least the HS + LS work manager.
• Knowledge of and experience with high-power transformers, protection relays, power switches for both high voltage and low voltage, as used in high voltage distribution stations.
• Knowledge of electrical installations, NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1, NEN-EN 50522, NEN 3140, NEN 3840, EN50110, AREI and "asset management" (ISO 55000).
• Knowledge of project management and process improvement.
• Being able to rewrite our processes if the legislation changes. You have experience in writing technical documents.
• It is paramount that you are proficient in English, both in reading and writing. You have good knowledge of the Dutch and/or French language.
• You are living in Belgium. Ability to travel (60%) to various locations within Belgium.

Required Competences

Strong ability to recognize risks in operational activities. Apply the right measures to control and manage these risks.

Entrepreneur, customer orientation, planning and organizational skills, accuracy, communicative, confident, persuasiveness, result driven and cost-conscious.

What do we offer?

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable), a company car and local benefits as employee discounts and much more.

Contact:

Interested to join the global leader in offshore wind power solutions? Don't waste time - apply now. Please submit your English application via the “Apply” button. If you have any questions please contact our Corporate Recruiter, Marjolein Velthuijzen, at number +31-613790644.

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