Job Description

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.
Technician GIS & AIS Substations North
Requisition ID:  9305
Posting Start Date:  25/03/2025

Function

Elia is looking for a technician for the Substations North department who will mainly focus on GIS and AIS activities.

 

The technician role includes a wide range of tasks. As an electromechanics/electricity technician, you will work on high-voltage equipment in our substations. The Substations North department is involved in the following activities:

 

  • Commissioning, maintenance, and specialised work on GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) installations, including organising and monitoring specific tasks with external contractors.
  • Maintenance of AIS (Air Insulated Switchgear) installations equipped with older-generation circuit breakers.
  • Specific work on transformers, such as the revision/upgrade of On Load Tap Changers, audits of existing transformers, performing electrical measurements on transformers (preventively or curatively after an incident), and supervising and monitoring transformer-related work by external contractors (repairs, oil treatments, retrofits, decommissioning, etc.).
  • Additionally, Substations North actively participates in the development and commissioning of new technologies. The department is also involved in designing new maintenance work methods.

 

Substations North operates installations spread around the service centers in Merksem, Stalen, Schaarbeek-Noord, Lendelede, and Lochristi. We aim to deploy our teams in either the Antwerp-Limburg-Flemish Brabant region or the West and East Flanders region. For this vacancy, we are looking for someone to work in the Antwerp-Limburg-Flemish Brabant region.

Your Profile

  • Safety is an absolute priority for you!
  • You hold a bachelor’s degree or a higher technical education diploma with a specialization in electricity or electromechanics, or you have equivalent experience.
  • You have at least 4 years of practical experience in fieldwork. Knowledge of high-voltage equipment is an asset.
  • You have a strong sense of responsibility.
  • You are a team player.
  • You are stress-resistant and flexible.
  • You are comfortable working with digital tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • You hold a category C driving license or are willing to obtain one.
  • You are willing to travel within the northern part of the country and will mainly be active in the Antwerp-Limburg-Flemish Brabant region.

Offer

  • Salary: Competitive salary package, end-of-year bonus, double holiday allowance, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), and a bonus based on collective results.
  • Insurance: Group insurance, hospitalization insurance, and reimbursement of outpatient medical expenses for your family.
  • Holidays: You are entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 compensatory leave days.
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, bonuses for birth or marriage, and partial reimbursement of costs for glasses, dental prostheses, or other medical needs.
  • Communication: You will receive an iPhone with a subscription (also for private use) and a laptop.
  • Discounts: You benefit from a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bills.
  • Mobility: We offer you a company vehicle (not for private use) and a mobility allowance for travel outside working hours.
  • Elia shares: Elia gives you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a 16.66% discount on the average share price.

Location

Vaartkaai 2, 2170 Merksem

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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