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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Manager Expertise Secondary Systems

Reference ID:  9904

Function

 

Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Department is responsible for all the engineering activities of Elia Transmission Belgium. Our highly-motivated employees commit themselves daily to the implementation of investment projects to strengthen the Belgian high-voltage grid and develop it to meet society’s increasing demand for energy.

 

Engineering Standards & Expertise (ESE)

The highly-trained and experienced professionals in the Engineering Standards & Expertise Department (ESE Department) are happy to make their expertise available for our infrastructure projects; this ensures our assets are installed safely and reliably and are able to operate error-free.

Our department strives to implement the very latest technologies and industry best practices, with a view to the continuous improvement of the performance and efficiency of our transmission system. We work closely with other departments at Elia Group, as well as external stakeholders (particularly, manufacturers, engineering companies and contractors), transmission system operators, universities and organisations like CIGRE, to make sure our specifications and templates are aligned with the market and compliant with all relevant standards.

 

 

Job description

You will be part of the ESE Department, which is responsible for the following tasks in various technical domains:

  • Developing and maintaining standards and translating them into technical specifications;
  • Participating as a technical expert in purchasing procedures for framework agreements;
  • Providing technical support and expertise to project organisers;
  • Qualifying, inspecting and certifying suppliers;
  • Representing Elia in the acceptance testing of new materials;
  • Collecting feedback in the context of ongoing projects with the aim of sharing this feedback with project organisers and updating standards and/or technical specifications;
  • Maintaining and developing our technical expertise and knowledge;
  • Closely following technological developments in our field;
  • Sharing technical knowledge with the Elia organisation (training).

 

As the manager of the SecSys expertise team, you will be responsible for a team of 20 experts in the Secondary Systems domain. This domain encompasses the following:

  • All protection applications and automatisms for the high-voltage grid;
  • Telecommunications equipment and systems that guarantee communication between substations and also with the operation centre (central dispatching);
  • Auxiliary-service systems for local supply of the substation;
  • Measuring devices;
  • Monitoring systems that are used to determine the condition of our installations and also register errors to make it possible to monitor the condition of the high-voltage grid. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Determining the team's vision, strategy and goals, in line with the business objectives;
  • Preparing the team’s schedule, budget and staffing needs;
  • Reporting to the head of the ESE Department;
  • As the manager of the SecSys team, managing, supporting and developing the team members;
  • Prioritising the team's many responsibilities, including the handling of any conflicts;
  • As a middle manager, acting as the face of the SecSys team and the representative of the department/Executive Committee.

Your Profile

 

  • You have a Master's in industrial or civil engineering;
  • You will ideally have 10 years' experience in the project or expertise domain and in the management of a technical team;
  • You find it easy to familiarise yourself with developments and you learn quickly;
  • You have a strong technical affinity with SecSys applications and systems and are able to immerse yourself in them without losing sight of the bigger picture;
  • You are a good and assertive communicator and a born people manager;
  • You are a native Dutch and/or French speaker, have a good knowledge of the other language and have a more than adequate command of English.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results.  
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family.  
  • Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.  
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.  
  • Interest subsidies: after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee.  
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

 

Quai Léon Monnoyer 3, 1000 Brussels

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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