Senior Consultant Asset Management – Power Failure Investigations

Location:
Arnhem, Netherlands
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
1539
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

DNV has carried out power failure and other non-conformity investigations since its inception over a century ago and has since built up a wealth of experience in such investigations, as well as a structured approach taking all possibilities into account in our fully impartial and independent way. DNV performs failure investigations on both system and component levels and investigations on components with degradation signs. Expertise is available for all power grid components like transformers, switchgear, (land and submarine) power cables, overhead lines, insulators, transmission towers, surge arrestors, capacitor banks, storage systems, rotating machines, secondary equipment, power system stability, earthing, protection, EMC, cyber security, etc. The combination of the various expertise areas is often required, as failures happen in a network where components are linked together and interact. This, together with our structured approach and our world-class leading laboratory possibilities enables us to investigate each failure with the highest quality and highest chance to get to the actual root cause of the failure.

Are you a senior consultant with strong knowledge of electricity grid components (one or several/all) looking for a new challenge? Do you want to support DNV GL’s team of Power Failure Investigators to help our customers in the Energy sector? Then we have the job for you.

As a Senior Consultant for Power Failure Investigation, you will act as the trusted senior advisor of our customers and support them by conducting and leading Power Failure Investigations, both on a component and a system level. This varies from small observed deviations on single-grid components to large-scale blackouts. The projects you will be part of will perform site inspections, perform dismantling of components, study relevant information, conduct interviews, perform a thorough analysis and deliver reports and presentations on the root cause of the problem. Such investigations often involve a broad spread of expertise and skill, as well as very deep expertise in some areas. You will find this expertise within (or outside) DNV GL and lead the team towards a high-quality result. You will also incorporate testing or other methods to collect further evidence. You will incorporate structure methods as well as visualization methods to bring the message to customers and possibly other involved parties (like insurance companies, investors, lawyers and courts).

As a senior consultant, you will not only work with a team of professionals, you will be responsible for the acquisition, management and execution of projects. Understanding our customers and their assets, being flexible and especially delivering high-quality content are key characteristics of a Power Failure Investigation Consultant within our team. You will also support business development as a selling consultant.

What we offer

We are offering a challenging and responsible job in a dynamic and international environment. You will be part of a team of over 5000 committed Energy Systems professionals within DNV. Your home office will be in Arnhem, you will work closely together with our colleagues in other DNV teams and offices.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player who understands the technical aspects of grids and components, as well as the business consequences of failures for our customers. Flexibility, analytical power and a creative, open but also critical mind are essential characteristics.

And:

  • You have 8-10 years of experience with (one or more) electricity grid components on medium and high-voltage levels, a specialization in power cables is a pre
  • You have a deep understanding of the failure mechanisms of grid components and the behaviour of power system grids.
  • You have experience in performing asset failure root cause analysis and understand FMECA analyses, and risk assessments on power system and equipment fleet levels.
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical /Mechanical Engineering and preferably a Master of Science in respective engineering fields.
  • You have experience as a project manager and the ability to lead (inter)national projects
  • You can write clear and high-quality reports and commercial offers for target audiences that are both technical and managerial.
  • You have an existing and growing professional network in the energy industry.
  • You have excellent English communication skills
  • You are available to travel (inter)nationally on a regular basis.

Your home office will be in Arnhem, the Netherlands.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require. Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.