Hybrid O&M Engineer- OPEX (all genders) O&M Engineer- OPEX (all genders)
Skyborn Renewables · Germany (Remote) · nan, Alemania · Hybrid
About the job
Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!
Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.
Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.
With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.
Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Germany, France, UK or Denmark as a
O&M Engineer- OPEX (all genders)
Your future tasks:
The O&M Engineer- OPEX will be responsible for managing and forecasting the operational costs and decommissioning processes for multiple offshore windfarm projects. This role requires extensive experience in the O&M phase of offshore wind operations, with a strong focus on budget management, regulatory compliance, safety, and environmental protection.
This role contains 3 main responsibilities:-
Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.
Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.
With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.
Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Germany, France, UK or Denmark as a
O&M Engineer- OPEX (all genders)
Your future tasks:
The O&M Engineer- OPEX will be responsible for managing and forecasting the operational costs and decommissioning processes for multiple offshore windfarm projects. This role requires extensive experience in the O&M phase of offshore wind operations, with a strong focus on budget management, regulatory compliance, safety, and environmental protection.
This role contains 3 main responsibilities:-
- Operational Expenditure (OPEX) Management
- Develop and manage the annual OPEX budgets for offshore windfarm projects.
- Monitor and report operational costs, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide OPEX assumptions for new projects across Global markets.
- Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization.
- Assist with the preparation of regular financial reports and forecasts for senior management.
- Decommissioning Planning and Management
- Develop and update decommissioning budgets for existing and future projects
- Develop comprehensive decommissioning cost plans for offshore windfarm assets reaching the end of their operational life.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure costs are benchmarked and evaluated for all decommissioning activities.
- Oversee the cost benefits for removal, recycling, and disposal of offshore wind turbines, foundations, subsea cables, and associated infrastructure
- Project Coordination and execution
- Manage project schedules, ensuring timely and efficient completion of O&M and decommissioning activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts.
- Provide regular updates and progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the offshore wind industry, with a focus on O&M and decommissioning.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets.
- Extensive knowledge of offshore wind turbine technology, marine engineering, and subsea infrastructure.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel is required.
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis tools are advantageous.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and data analysis for windfarm operations are preferred.
- Ideally you also have knowledge of decommissioning technologies and best practices.
- Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
- Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
- 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
- Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
- Further education and training opportunities
- Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass or Hansefit)
- Central office location with direct access to public transportation
- Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
- Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees
