Key Skills
Job Description
We are looking for an Engineer (E) in Rotterdam!
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves faults and disturbances that threaten the availability, reliability, efficiency, environmental performance, and safety of installations and equipment
- Supports operational activities, commissioning and decommissioning processes, and testing of installations
- Analyzes, evaluates, and reports on asset performance, condition development, and remaining service life of installations and components in relation to operational requirements as well as legal and contractual obligations
- Advises on and prepares proposals regarding maintenance philosophies, maintenance strategies, maintenance interventions, operational improvements, and optimization measures; develops overhaul and revision scopes
- Provides binding advice based on applicable laws and regulations
- Acts, where required, as the (operational) Installation Responsible Person and/or Work Responsible Person
- Conducts modification processes and failure investigations/root cause analyses
- Initiates, leads, coordinates, and delivers projects, modifications, and technical activities
- Prepares contracts with third parties in cooperation with the Procurement department and monitors contract performance and financial settlement
- Actively explores innovative developments within the field of expertise, implements them, and promotes their adoption
- May be assigned a role during failures, emergencies, and incident response through the on-call duty system
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in high-voltage and/or low-voltage systems
- STIPEL certification IV/WV NEN3140/3840, or willingness to obtain it
- Knowledge of generators, transformers, cables, grid connections, and low- and high-voltage distribution systems, as well as secondary systems such as protection relays, synchronization systems, voltage regulation, switching operations, and secure power supplies
- Familiarity with preparing work plans, switching plans, Task Risk Assessments (TRA), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
- Ability to work independently; strong communication, coaching, learning agility, critical thinking, and flexibility skills
- Strong quality mindset, with the ability to establish clear quality standards and ensure compliance
- Strong collaboration skills with both direct colleagues and cross-functional teams
- Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, particularly when contracting and managing suppliers for projects
- Strong commitment to health and safety culture, with the ability to challenge and coach colleagues to maintain the highest standards
- Fluency in Dutch and English
Your benefits
- Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
- Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
- Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
- Bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
- E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations
Health offers:
- Flu vaccination
- Preventive health services
- Employee assistance program
Company pension:
- Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
- Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching
Trainings:
- Lifelong training
- Coaching
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Leo van der Vliet
[email protected]
Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!
Job information
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| Start Date: | 01/01/2026 |
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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
Core Responsibilities
The role involves identifying and resolving technical faults to ensure the reliability and safety of energy installations. Responsibilities include managing asset performance, leading modification projects, and providing technical advice based on legal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering and at least 2 years of experience with high/low-voltage systems. Proficiency in Dutch and English, along with STIPEL certification or the willingness to obtain it, is required.
Benefits
- Attractive Salaries
- Company Pension
- Health Related Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Home Office Equipment
- Regular Training and Workshops
- Sabbaticals
- Part-time Possibilities
- Family Service
- Bike Leasing
- E-car Charging Stations
- Flu Vaccination
- Preventive Health Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Coaching
About Uniper
Industry: Utilities
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
From gas fields and power stations to international energy markets, Uniper helps keep energy reliable. Uniper ranks among large generation and trading companies in Europe and combines a balanced portfolio of technologically advanced large-scale assets with outstanding technical and commercial expertise. These assets and capabilities enable us to deliver bespoke, competitively priced energy products and services with agility, precision and speed. At Uniper you will find a unique combination of highly experienced professionals teaming up with innovative personalities. Together we are guiding the direction of energy generation and gas supply at the beginning of a new era for the industry. Our privacy policy: https://www.uniper.energy/privacy-policy-linkedin