Site Engineer Platform

For TenneT in Arnhem/UAE Harvey Nash is looking for a

Site Engineer Platform

Duty station for this position is the United Arab Emirates (exact location TBD) as of October 2019. A residential basis is preferred and arranged by TenneT. Rotation basis to be discussed.
For the period till October 2019 the duty station will be Arnhem (NL).

Tasks and responsibilities will include

As a Site Engineer you are part of the platform project team of the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) grid connections. In this role you provide local engineering support and supervision for the platform contractor and TenneT site team members at the design office and fabrication yards, all located in the United Arab Emirates. In addition you work closely with the engineering team in the Netherlands for design verification and reporting on contractor's progress and performance. Your activities will include, but are not limited to:

* Familiarisation with TenneT employer requirements and basic design

* Act as a physical focal point for engineering issues during detailed design and fabrication with backup support from the engineering team in the Netherlands

* Within your discipline, verify and comment on contractor's design against requirements, applicable norms and standards.

* Identify design verification associated risks and opportunities and advise Project Management

* Verification of contractor workpackages

* Report on safety and quality observations

* Have a strong daily presence at contractor's premises and good communication with the contractor to observe contractor's work but without disturbing it's workflow

* Document and report site inspections, observations and contractor's progress

* Work closely and liaise with the Certifying Authority when required

* Provide input for a monthly site team report on progress and quality of the design and construction

Candidate profile

* You have a Bachelor degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Structural/Mechanical)

* You have experience (5 years +) in engineering of offshore constructions, preferably in offshore wind platforms

* You are able to contribute to a cooperative environment between all parties involved, mitigate stress and animosity, and escalate persisting problems on the shop floor to Project Management

* You have knowledge about standards and norms applicable for offshore wind platform fabrication

* You have experience in and affection with working within multi-national teams in remote areas

* You have good communication and reporting skills

* You take your responsibility and ownership (committed); no 'nine to five-mentality'

* You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing. Dutch is a plus.

* Willingness to reside in the UAE for an extended period of time

What can you expect from TenneT?
TenneT is a solid stable employer that shows high growth, performing a crucial role in society. A company with one of the biggest investment programs in the country and relations with a wide range of institutions. Within TenneT, Offshore Wind is one of the most revolutionary developments with an attractive long term outlook. TenneT is globally a top offshore grid developer, being the biggest investor in the German energy transition. We offer a responsible function within one of the most dynamic settings in the energy sector in a fascinating and dynamic international working environment.

Duty station for this position is the United Arab Emirates (exact location TBD) as of October 2019. A residential basis is preferred and arranged by TenneT. Rotation basis to be discussed.
For the period till October 2019 the duty station will be Arnhem (NL).

An assessment can be part of the application procedure.

At entry, TenneT performs a Pre-Employment Screening.