We are looking for "Operations & Maintenance Engineer (O&M Engineer) M/F" for one of our clients, to be based in Paris (France).
Context & Environment
The position may involve travel between Paris, Hamburg, and Berlin.
"Operations & Maintenance Engineer (O&M Engineer) M/F". What will your responsibilities and missions be?
The service provider will undertake engineering responsibilities in support of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities for the German Offshore Wind Projects: N-12.1, N-11.2, and O-2.2. The role will involve tasks across the pre-project, FEED, and execution phases, with a strong emphasis on the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) package.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Support
Pre-Project Phase
- Prepare employer O&M documentation, including (but not limited to):
- O&M Philosophy
- SCADA & Control Philosophy
- Security Philosophy
- Preservation, Commissioning & Start-Up Philosophy
FEED and Execution Phases
- Review and provide constructive feedback on internal and vendor-issued documents impacting future O&M. This includes:
- WTG and BOP design documents: Safety Concepts, Technical Concepts, SLDs, P&IDs, mechanical/hydraulic/logic diagrams
- Interface documentation across packages: WTG, cables, BOP, OSS (not in scope)
- O&M documentation such as:
- Operational Safety Concept
- Evacuation and Rescue Plans
- Emergency Response Plans
- O&M Manuals
- Black Start Procedures
- Spare Part and Tooling Lists with Specifications
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Detailed Maintenance and Major Component Repair Procedures
- Inspection Procedures (focus on blades, drivetrain, generator)
- Statutory Inspection Program and required qualifications
- Overall and detailed schedules, especially for preservation, commissioning, and start-up of WTG and BOP systems
Logistics & Infrastructure
- Develop technical specifications for:
- O&M Ports and Bases (North Sea & Baltic)
- Central Control Room
- Central Warehouse
- Review and comment on third-party specifications (e.g., from marine specialists) to ensure alignment with O&M requirements
Contracting Support
- Contribute to the development and technical coordination of key O&M contracts, including:
- SOV/CTV operational vessel agreements
- WTG Service and Maintenance Agreements
- BOP Maintenance Contracts
- Port/Base O&M service contracts
- Support scope review, risk identification, and negotiation phases with value-added proposals
- Define and implement relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for O&M contracts
Tools & Systems
- Utilize tools and platforms such as:
- Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
- NEW PRODOM for document management
- GIS for geotechnical data
- E-sourcing, ERP, AGORA (for C&P processes)
- TotalEnergies Specifications, Guides, and Manuals
- Other industry-standard project tools
What Profile and Skills are Required for this "Operations & Maintenance Engineer (O&M Engineer) M/F" Position?
- Senior-level expertise in O&M of offshore wind turbines, acquired across multiple farms or technical contexts (e.g., OEMs, operators)
- Proven ability to collaborate with international teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to clearly articulate and formalize complex technical concepts
- Fluent English required; proficiency in French and/or German is an asset
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