Chief Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EC&I)
Chief Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EC&I)
Chief Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EC&I)
Chief Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EC&I)
RWE
Energiewirtschaft
Deutschland
Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
67.500 € – 93.500 € (von XING geschätzt)Vor OrtChief Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EC&I)
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Chief Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EC&I)
- Standort(e):
- London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP
- Hamburg, HH, DE, 20354
- Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB
- Essen, NW, DE, 45141
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
As the Chief Engineer EC&I you will be Responsible to act as global technical authority and to define technical standards across the full project lifecycle in a global environment as well as to make complex technical decisions which add value to the business by ensuring technical advice and decision making in the respective discipline "EC&I”. Competency development, best practice sharing and standardization in the respective discipline "EC&I” will be a key task of this role combined with establishing an internal and external network influencing the industry and serving as external representation for RWE Offshore Wind.
About the role
- Serve as the global technical authority for EC&I, providing key recommendations and managing escalations with a strong business and stakeholder focus.
- Advise top management on all relevant EC&I technical decisions, including those of strategic importance.
- Establish and approve global EC&I technical standards, specifications and procedures aligned with safety and business needs.
- Drive best-practice sharing and a consistent approach across engineering teams to optimise LCoE.
- Champion state-of-the-art EC&I solutions and innovation across the business.Assess engineers’ technical readiness for progression through the Technical Career Path (TCP) and own its EC&I-specific requirements.
- Influence industry trends and standards to support the company’s strategic and commercial interests.
- Act as an ambassador for the company’s engineering excellence with partners, the supply chain, regulators and standards bodies.
Job requirements and experience
- Master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree combined with completed vocational training, in EC&I or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in the relevant technical discipline, ideally including the planning and delivery of complex projects.
- Strategic understanding of the offshore wind business and EC&I technology developments, with the ability to drive performance and business growth.
- Recognised subject-matter expertise in current and emerging technologies, external regulations and industry best practices, combined with strong complex problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire and delegate effectively, develop others and guide teams through change.
- Collaborative and effective communicator, able to work globally across functions and engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Open, self-reflective and improvement-focused mindset, with a pragmatic, hands-on and fact-based approach.
- Business-fluent English; additional languages are advantageous, together with flexibility and willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.
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Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, sabrina.gale@rwe.com, Contact Business: Victor Rey Romero #LH-SH1
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.
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