Operations Manager Til Horns Rev 1

Operations Manager Til Horns Rev 1

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around 21,000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other renewable activities such as solar PV and batteries. We develop, construct and operate wind generation and we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.

Stillingsbeskrivelse

Vattenfall Vindkraft A/S has the responsibility for the development, establishment, and operation and maintenance of Vattenfall's wind turbines in Denmark. The wind turbine area in Vattenfall is currently in a strong development with many exciting projects and large investments in the coming years, which means exciting, new challenges.

We are now looking for an Operations Manager for our offshore wind farm Horns Rev 1 in Esbjerg.

We have the main task of operating and maintaining the 80 wind turbines on Horns Rev 1, which are located west of Esbjerg in the North Sea.

The department's main focus is to keep the availability up and at the same time optimize the operation and maintenance activities so that production costs are kept to a minimum.

This is done in a way that safety is the highest priority when planning and carrying out the work.

Wind is at the center of Vattenfall's strategic ambition, and O&M contributes to making wind a long-term profitable business. We are looking for a profile that is willing to learn, and it is therefore not a requirement that you have knowledge of the industry if you have the right mindset and willingness to learn. Human competencies are highly valued, as one of the key tasks for the position is to help develop the department's people management.

Main tasks and responsibilities for Operation Manager:

• Ensure that HSE policies are part of the daily work on site
• Participate in the development of O&M strategies for the wind turbines
• Daily management of the technician group
• Development and performance monitoring
• Provide technical input to service and maintenance activities
• Provide input to budgets for the department
• Maintain and structure documentation electronically in SAP, SharePoint, and other systems
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of maintenance activities

Qualifications

Your qualifications could be:

Your education is not decisive, but you have technical insight and experience as a leader. You are solution-oriented and good at keeping your head cold, even with many balls in the air. You are interested in learning new systems and maintaining them.

• Strong drive and business sense
• Good oral and written language skills in Danish and English
• Leadership skills, preferably with documented experience
• Good communication and collaboration skills and organizational skills
• It is a clear advantage to have technical understanding

Additional Information

Vattenfall offers an exciting job in the field of renewable energy in a rapidly growing company, where you will have access to competent colleagues and personal and professional development opportunities.

Location: Esbjerg

More information:

We welcome your application in Danish or English, including CV and cover letter via the link at the bottom of the page.

For further questions, contact Site Manager Enno Sander +45 27 87 56 47.

For more information about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Jette Ingeberg +45 22 57 07 51.

Our organization:

Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With around 20,000 colleagues, Vattenfall delivers comprehensive electricity and heating offers to millions of customers in Northern Europe. For the upcoming work, we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to a sustainable society – people like you.

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's onshore and offshore units. Today we develop, construct, and drive wind production in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to further develop our solar cell and battery operations.

Application:

We look forward to receiving your application with CV by January 26, 2026.

We expect to hold interviews on an ongoing basis.

The position is to start March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company, and we strive to be a good role model in terms of diversity. Vattenfall works actively to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability, or sexual orientation.

Vattenfall's and our employees' safety is paramount. Therefore, a background check will be part of your hiring process. The screening is based on the role you are to fill at Vattenfall and will be carried out by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB..