Key Skills
Job Description
RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
About the role
- Senior RWE representative aboard the SOV, managing interfaces with the vessel operator and Vestas.
- Lead and coordinate RWE personnel onboard on a day-to-day basis.
- Champion RWE’s Zero Incident Policy and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance and Planning teams to deliver safe, efficient offshore activities.
- Act as the main operational contact between RWE, contractors and the vessel crew.
- Ensure effective use of the SOV and daughter craft while supporting contract management.
- Provide backup to the Maintenance Coordinator and help improve offshore logistics and operational interfaces.
- Lead emergency response and crisis-management activities when required.
Job requirements and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Significant energy-sector operational experience, preferably within offshore wind.
- Proven team leadership and coordination skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Strong understanding of offshore operations and maintenance practices.
- Experience covering both technical and commercial aspects of operational management.
- Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance.
- Excellent written and spoken English, plus medical fitness for offshore work and working at height.
- Eligibility to work in the Netherlands and willingness to undergo security screening if required.
RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.
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Any questions? Contact HR: Sebastian Emmelot, [email protected], Contact Business: André van der Ploeg, [email protected]
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.
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Core Responsibilities
The SOV Manager acts as the senior RWE representative aboard the vessel, managing interfaces between the vessel operator, contractors, and internal teams. They are responsible for ensuring safe, efficient offshore operations while championing the company's Zero Incident Policy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and possess significant operational experience within the energy sector, preferably offshore wind. Strong leadership skills, a commitment to health and safety, and the ability to work at height are essential requirements.
About RWE
Industry: Utilities
Company size: 10,001+ employees
RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With its investment and growth strategy, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in over 20 countries worldwide. RWE is one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE is investing billions of euros in expanding its generation portfolio, in particular in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and batteries. It is perfectly complemented by its global energy trading business. Thanks to its integrated portfolio of renewables, battery storage and flexible generation, as well as its broad project pipeline of possible new builds, RWE is well positioned to address the growing global demand for electricity, particularly driven by further electrification and artificial intelligence. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose - Our energy for a sustainable life.