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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.

Market Engineer

Reference ID:  8431

Function

 

The operation of the National Control Centre is largely determined by a constantly changing energy landscape (integration of renewable energies and decentralised generation, arrival of new players on the market, closure of centralised production units, increase in international energy flows, security of supply, etc.), a changing regulatory framework (EU network codes, incentive regulation mechanisms, strategic reserve, etc.) and the growing integration of European electricity markets (development of international market coupling mechanisms, increase in short-term trading in Europe, new borders with Luxembourg, Germany and the United Kingdom, etc.), while at the same time, highly ambitious investment plans are being implemented in order to develop a power grid capable of absorbing all these changes. 

 

With a view to better managing these challenges, the National Control Centre is organised into five departments: Energy Scheduling & Balancing; Operational Planning; Real-Time Grid Operations; Emergency, Projects and Processes; Power System Operations & Security.

#Management #Engineering

As a Market Engineer, you will be part of the Energy Scheduling & Balancing department, with the Energy Scheduling Office.

 

More specifically, the job includes the following tasks:

 

  • You will ensure grid security in near real time by, among other things, maintaining balance between generation and consumption in Belgium by generation units and by evaluating the necessary preventive and corrective measures with regard to the availability of reserves, including the national and international financial impact and risks to the grid.
  • You will monitor generation in Belgium (e.g. storms) and manage requests from market players locally and internationally.
  • You will be a market expert in order to manage and ensure the operation of international intra-day markets and linked to balancing.  You will do this using tools for forecasting generation, managing reserves and managing local and international trade. You will manage short-term exchange capacities at borders (intraday and balancing) and you will monitor market coupling and generation plan.
  • You will monitor security of supply in Belgium and you will activate the strategic reserve if necessary.
  • You will ensure the publication of obligations pertaining to the correct operation of markets (intraday, balancing, etc.).
  • You will work in collaboration with engineers real-time and near-real-time during day-ahead and intra-day analysis to take decisions about changes to the generation plan. 
  • You will collaborate with engineers in real time and near real time, regularly taking charge of a number of tasks (use of the real-time grid management tool), proposing modifications to the generation plan or even monitoring voltage adjustment.
  • You will deploy and monitor emergency procedures in situations where the grid is under strong pressure (transition to an emergency state).

#Oil&Energy #CivilEngineering #ElectricalElectronicManufacturing 

Your Profile

#Elektromechanical #SystemEngineer

  • You hold a degree in industrial or civil engineering, or have equivalent experience.
  • You have a sound knowledge of the Belgian and European power grid and/or energy sector, as well as the current challenges faced in the energy industry.
  • Experience in the electricity sector would be a plus.
  • You can make yourself understood in at least three languages: Dutch, French, English.
  • You are prepared to do shift work (extra pay).
  • You keep your cool under stressful circumstances.
  • You can work in a team.

#Engineering #ProjectManagement #Analytical  #Teamwork 

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Private PC plan: once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 
     

Location

 

 Avenue de Vilvorde 126, 1000 Bruxelles

 

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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