Maintenance Lead - for our brand new Power-to-X facilities

Are you ready to take on a key role in operating, maintaining and optimizing European Energy's first Power-to-X (PtX) production facilities? Can you bring your technical expertise and production experience to the table while fostering good teamwork? If so, you may be the Maintenance Lead we're looking for!

Your new team and role

As a Maintenance Lead in our growing PtX Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness and efficient operation of our hydrogen production plant in Måde, Esbjerg, and the world’s largest commercial scale E-Methanol production plant at Kassø, Aabenraa. Both of these sites are currently under construction and set to begin production in the second half of 2023.

As Maintenance Lead, you will lead a team of company employed technicians as well as coordinating external contractors. Additionally, you will be required to collaborate closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that the plants are running smoothly and to quickly address any issues that may arise. By taking a hands-on approach and working proactively, you will contribute to create a positive and productive work environment for all members of the maintenance team.

Your responsibilities

• Establishing and updating effective maintenance procedures, including planning, scheduling, material support and analysis of cost and performance.
• Providing technical support and staff coordination of maintenance related items.
• Attending to technical issues (breakdown maintenance), including responsibility for contractor safety control.
• To lead, mentor, and develop teams to maximize their performance and engagement.
• Communication with other departments both onsite and offsite to resolve problems, achieve goals and maximize use of resources.
• Ensuring adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies.
• Contributing actively to continuous evaluation and improvement of working environment and safety management system.
• Securing the safe work execution in accordance with EE’s Permit To Work system as the main functional responsible within Technical and Maintenance.
• Working closely with leadership team to support continuous improvement activities to improve plant performance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience in operation and maintenance of petrochemical, processing plant, power generation plant, or similar, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role as a team leader with responsibility for work schedule planning and being a motivational driver.
• A deep understanding of mechanical and technical systems and the ability to diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Proficiency in the use of maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced communication skills in both Danish and English.

We are seeking an experienced technical leader who thrives in a results-oriented environment. The ideal candidate possesses good problem-solving as well as solid communication abilities, allowing them to effectively engage with colleagues at all levels of the organization, from production floor to engineering department. The successful candidate will be able to clearly convey complex operations and will be a visible leader, promoting a positive and collaborative work atmosphere. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a results oriented approach.

What we offer

• The chance to join a company heading the charge in the green transition and experiencing rapid growth.
• A company with a clear commitment to the green transition, reflected in a shared vision that is lived out by all employees.
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas and proactivity are valued.
• A workplace where colleagues respect each other, their time, and their ideas.

About European Energy

European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate all the way from development, construction, operation and selling of wind- and photovoltaic (PV) farms on land as well as off shore globally. Further, we work with development of the future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 600 employees with 37 nationalities represented in 20 countries. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Workplaces: Kassø PtX,Aabenraa and Måde, Esbjerg - Jutland

Manager: Plant Manager, Kassø PtX- Carsten Sørensen.

To Apply: Submit your CV and optional motivational letter in English using the “Apply”-button to the right. We invite for interviews on a continuous basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.