Head of Projects & Technology (f/m/d)

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivaled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
Since 2009, Statkraft has been operating ten hydropower plants (nine run-of-river and one pumped-storage), five gas power stations (of which two are in cold-reserve and one is a shared asset) and two biomass power plants in Germany.

In Hürth, Statkraft operates two gas and steam turbine power plants with a total installed capacity of 1,310 megawatts. The site also serves as the technical regional headquarters for all power plants in Germany.

Job Description

• Leading a team of experts in technology, maintenance, risk and project management, and claim management.
• Further development of employees and transformation of the organization, including motivating employees, fostering commitment, and enhancing job satisfaction.
• Technical support for German power plants, including gas-fired, pumped storage, biomass, run-of-river, wind, and storage batteries.
• Project management of maintenance and investment projects at the sites.
• Development of maintenance concepts considering operational risks and operational excellence.
• Project knowledge in mechanics, electrical engineering, construction, control technology, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) in power plants.
• Documentation of technical documents for the power plants.
• Technical reporting, such as availability metrics.
• Responsibility for auditing the management system.

Qualifications

• Business-relevant degree at university level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Strong understanding of power generation and extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of power plants or similar industries.
• Proven experience in bringing new assets into operation and managing projects, particularly in outages and upgrades.
• Experience in operational excellence and health and safety leadership.
• Proven managerial experience, ideally within an international and intercultural organization.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking with a track record of improving business and operational performance.
• Ability to motivate and ensure effective cooperation between different disciplines and departments.
• Fluent in German and English, or the ability to achieve fluency quickly.
• Enjoys international cooperation and willing to travel for business purposes.

Additional Information

Our vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

We manage critical infrastructure and services in several countries. All applicants must therefore be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.