Operational Support Systems Engineer

About the job

OW a controlled 50 / 50 joint venture between EDP and Engie is looking for a proactive and analytical Operational Support Systems Engineer.

Are you willing to join a passionate and high performing team, in a cross-cultural, fast-paced, and strongly grOWing environment?

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Operational Support Systems Engineer is a mission-critical role that directly supports the company’s global Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities. You will be responsible for defining, designing, implementing, and supporting the operational infrastructure systems essential for the efficient operation and maintenance of our offshore wind portfolio.

This position involves overseeing the selection, delivery and operation of various critical systems—including marine communications, vessel tracking, metocean measurements, general-purpose connectivity, and CCTV—throughout the development, construction, and operational phases of our portfolio. Success in this role requires extensive collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams across multiple geographies.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle for critical operational support systems, focusing on performance, integration, and standardization across our fleet :

System Leadership & Integration : Lead the specification, design, implementation, and integration of core operational support systems, including :

CCTV and VOIP Systems

Marine communication systems (UHF, TETRA, Private DMR)

AIS systems for vessel tracking

Aid to Navigation systems

Field general-purpose connectivity systems (WIFI, LTE / 4G / 5G)

Metocean measurement sensors and weather forecast services

Wind resource measurement sensors

Motion measurement systems for floating substructures

Compliance and Commissioning : Identify project stakeholders and ensure that operational support systems strictly comply with internal standards and third-party requirements. Support the commissioning of these systems to guarantee correct operation and seamless integration into the company’s fleet-wide platform and tools.

Standards and Innovation : Collaborate closely with the Operational Infrastructure and Performance team to develop and maintain company standards for the efficient integration of new assets. Proactively identify and recommend innovative systems to continuously improve the delivery and capability of operational support systems across our assets.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e., Computer networks, Industrial Automation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering) is required.

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with similar complex systems, with a strong focus on industrial, offshore wind, or marine operational environments is mandatory

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate expertise in the following areas :

Operational Technology (OT) :

Proficiency in designing, deploying, and integrating operational support systems (as listed in Main Accountabilities).

Experience with the full project lifecycle, from early requirements definition to commissioning and project handover.

Infrastructure :

Strong understanding of network infrastructure, industrial hardware, and modern Operational Technology (OT) requirements.

Familiarity with SCADA and Asset Integrity Monitoring systems.

Data & Systems :

Strong grasp of cloud computing principles.

Familiarity of weather and wind resource measurement technologies.

Desirable Expertise :

Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.

Experience with risk analysis and techno-economic modelling.

Familiarity with HV transmission concepts (e.g., substations, export cables) and wind turbine / farm topologies.

Project Management.

LANGUAGES

The company has an international team of employees, and the working language is English. Candidates need to be fluent in English both spoken and written. Proficiency in other languages will be valued.

SKILLS

Adaptability and Growth : Strong willingness to learn and develop new technical skills, and flexibility to work towards objectives and adapt to changing project conditions.

Collaboration : A strong team player, with a proactive attitude towards taking new responsibilities and sharing technical knowledge.

Technical skills : Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to rigorously analyze problems and propose robust technical solutions.

Communication : Ability to provide clear, tailored technical explanations and presentations to various technical and non-technical audiences.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to project and OEM sites will be required

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