Senior O&M Engineer

Senior O&M Engineer – Offshore Wind
Location: Paris (Hybrid model with flexibility)
Assignment Type: Residential – Annually Renewable Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Renewable Energy – Offshore Wind
Client Type: Global Energy Operator

The Opportunity

We are supporting a major global energy operator in their search for a Senior Operations & Maintenance Engineer (Offshore Wind) to support several major offshore wind projects located in German waters. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to large-scale offshore wind development projects during key project phases, while collaborating with a diverse and international team.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering (Pre-Project, FEED & Execution Phases):

• Develop key O&M documentation, including philosophies for:

  • Operation & Maintenance

  • Control and SCADA

  • Security

  • Preservation, Commissioning, and Start-Up

• Review and provide constructive comments on technical and design documentation from OEMs, contractors, and internal teams:

  • Safety Concepts, Technical Concepts, P&IDs, SLDs, mechanical and hydraulic drawings, logic diagrams, etc.

  • Interface documentation between WTG, cables, Balance of Plant (BoP), OSS (outside scope) etc.

• Ensure completeness and clarity of O&M documentation, such as:

  • Emergency Response Plans, Evacuation Plans, Black Start Procedures

  • Maintenance programs, Spare Parts lists, Tooling specifications

  • Major Component Repair (MCR) procedures, statutory inspections, and qualifications

Logistics:

• Prepare technical specifications for:

  • O&M Ports/Bases (North Sea and Baltic)

  • Central Control Room

  • Central Warehousing facilities

• Review specifications issued by external contractors and specialists to ensure compliance with operational needs.

Contract Support:

• Support preparation and negotiation of key O&M contracts:

  • SOV, CTV (Offshore service vessels)

  • WTG Service & Maintenance Agreements

  • BoP maintenance contracts

  • O&M Port/Base contracts

• Provide risk assessments and propose acceptable contractual compromises during negotiation phases.

• Define and structure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor O&M performance efficiently.

Tools & Systems:

• Actively utilise digital tools including:

  • Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, GIS tools, ERP systems, E-sourcing, NEW PRODOM (document management), and other standard industry software.

• Work in accordance with internal standards, specifications, and global guidelines.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in Operations & Maintenance for Offshore Wind Turbines, ideally across multiple farms and turbine technologies (OEM or operator experience highly valued).

• In-depth technical understanding of WTG design, maintenance strategies, and offshore wind operations.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse international teams, vendors, subcontractors, and corporate departments.

• Highly organised, capable of formalising technical concepts and instructions clearly.

• Proficient in English (French or German language skills would be advantageous).

• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Work Pattern / Location Flexibility

• 50% based in Paris (1 week in office, 1 week remote)

• With potential future options:

  • 33% Paris-based (1 week in office, 2 weeks remote), OR

  • 25% Paris-based (1 week in office, 3 weeks remote), with additional time in Hamburg and home office

Why Join?

• Contribute to high-profile offshore wind projects at global scale.

• Work with a leading international operator committed to renewable energy transition.

• Long-term contract with career-building exposure to large-scale offshore wind project delivery.