Structures and Mechanical Principal Engineer

MISSION

Belonging to the Operations Engineering team, the Structures and Mechanical Principal Engineer will be responsible for leading the strategy, implementation and execution of structural and mechanical maintenance for offshore wind assets within the Continental Europe Offshore O&M Hub, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation throughout asset lifetime. Define and deploy best-in-class practices to maximize availability and production, safeguarding structural integrity and extending asset life where feasible.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Define the maintenance strategy for the structural elements (seabed foundations, jackets/monopiles, and transition pieces as key components) of the offshore assets in Continental Europe to ensure maximum availability, reliability, and efficiency of the fleet following industry best practices.
• Define the maintenance strategy for the mechanical elements (cranes and lifting equipment, HVAC systems, and fire protection systems mainly) of the offshore assets in Continental Europe to ensure maximum availability, reliability, and efficiency of the fleet following industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in the countries where the offshore wind farms are located.
• Manage the execution and supervision of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities performed by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), other contractors, or in-house personnel on the structural elements and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure the preparation of the required technical reports, with the appropriate quality and within the established deadlines.
• Lead the procurement processes for the services and supplies required to implement the established strategy.
• Be responsible for the technical management of existing maintenance contracts.
• Ensure the identification and communication of technical defects in structural elements and mechanical equipment that are claimable to the OEM.
• Ensure the identification of business risks derived from the condition of structural elements and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure that incidents, failures, and breakdowns are analysed to determine their root causes.
• Ensure the identification and definition of required design modifications.
• Ensure coordination with operational offshore sites to guarantee that the deployment of necessary maintenance actions is carried out successfully.
• Define and develop the procedures required to ensure the proper execution of maintenance activities.
• For offshore projects in the development and construction phase, define, together with the project teams, the best solutions to ensure efficient operability and maintainability.
• Ensure the coordination of maintenance strategies with the other Offshore O&M Hubs (UK and USA).
• Manage the team under your responsibility, promoting their professional development.
• Ensure coordination, within your area of responsibility, of interactions with Global Technical Services, Offshore Sites, OEMs, certifiers, and regulators.

PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in industrial or civil engineering, with a specialization in Structures.

Priority Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to manage multicultural teams within the multinational environment of the Offshore Business.
• Strong project management skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate people.

Specialized Technical Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of metallic structures, failure modes, and structural resistance calculations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment in general and wind power generation technology.
• Strong knowledge of cranes, lifting equipment, HVAC systems, and Fire Fighting systems.

Languages:

• High level of English (C1) required.

Experience:

• Experience in structural calculations and failure mode analysis (>5 years).
• Experience in maintenance management of metallic structures and mechanical equipment in general, preferably in the offshore wind sector or Oil & Gas (>5 years).
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary projects with global and multicultural teams (>5 years).
• Contract management experience (>5 years).

Desirable skills

• Intermediate level of Spanish, French and German recommended.

What we offer

• Global leader in green energy: Actively contribute to the energy transition.
• Career development: Diverse training opportunities and long-term growth prospects.
• Language courses: German, English, and Spanish.
• Mobility: Subsidy for the Germany Ticket (BVG).
• Rechargeable benefit card, tax-free.
• Employee discounts: Attractive offers from partners in retail, travel, and more.
• Compensation: Performance-based salary that values your contribution.

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