Description

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

Large Projects Offshore is a key contributor to the energy transition. The Unit is responsible for the current and future development of the offshore grid as a whole and subsequently for the development and realization of the DC interconnectors and the Offshore Wind Farm grid connections in both the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.
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 Senior Inspector for Structural & Coating for our Offshore Station at our location/s Indonesia / Hanover who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Frame conditions

  • As of 01.02 2025
  • The weekly working time is 37 hours
  • The position is unlimited
  • For this vacancy our long-term expat conditions apply
  • Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English.

In this interesting role you are responsible for the quality assurance during fabrication of the scope of the topside and jacket construction in the fabrication yard (i.e. structural, welding quality, dimensional control, weight and coating) with all documentation delivered complete and in good quality. You will be reporting to the Lead Yard Management hierarchically, and to Site/Construction Manager functionally and operationally. 

  • Besides you are responsible for issue management in terms of monitoring findings, developing and tracing mitigation measures and following up on the rectification
  • You coordinate the site structural, welding and coating inspectors to attend and witness the structural inspections
  • Additionally you cooperate with Sub-Project Lead structural and the certifying authority for acceptance of the structural execution of the platform
  • You cooperate with HVDC/platform project team (Project Lead Offshore Platform, Project Lead HVDC, Sub-Project Lead Structural, Technical Specialists, Operations & Maintenance Offshore personnel and the HSE Manager)
  • Finally you ensure that the execution of the project is in line with the site manual and goal set for HSE, the delivery schedule, contract specifications and conditions, relevant procedures and methods, quality assurance policies and procedures

  • You are an experienced international welding engineer with NACE II/ III certificate and Coating FROSIO level 3 certificate
  • Ideally you bring already experience with a stressed skin design of topsides
  • You are familiar with the rules and regulations applicable for construction of offshore structures in the German North Sea (BSH, DNV, WSV) as well as with applicable EN-ISO structural, welding and coating standards (e.g.: EN 1090, DIN 18088-13, ISO 3834, ISO 9606, ISO 12944, VGB standard offshore)
  • Besides you bring at least 10 years of experience with working on large steel construction projects on yards, preferably in a supervisory role, and experiences with coating systems on large offshore projects
  • You are fluent in English, additional languages (e.g. German or Bahasa Indonesia) of advantage
  • Finally are willing to work and live abroad in a yard location environment (Batam – Indonesia) for an extended period of time i.e project duration (4-5 years) and willing to travel to other fabrication facilities (e.g. panel fabrication yards in Asia).

  • 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.