Assistant Project Manager

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. 

Imagine a position where you ensure the optimal execution of offshore main component exchanges by being an Assistant Project Manager for Vattenfall’s MCE department. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager for Main Component Exchanges in our Business Area Wind, part of the Vattenfall Organization.

You will collaborate with colleagues to create a competent and specialized team that handles main component exchanges for Vattenfall’s offshore wind farms in Northern Europe. You will work closely with our MCE Project Managers, Special Tooling team, Travel Technicians, and contractors. Your role will be crucial in coordinating and overseeing offshore work, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality, while also promoting flexibility and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project organization during exchanges on site, acting on behalf of the MCE project manager, being the main point of contact offshore, and completing Daily Progress Reports (DPRs).
• Coordinate and plan offshore resources and logistics.
• Set the standard for a strong QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) culture and behavior through toolbox talks, safety workshops, etc.
• Ensure good cooperation on site, making sure all parties work toward the same goal in a safe, efficient, and respectful manner.
• Adhere to risk assessments and method statements, continuously improving them.
• Ensure project delivery within quality, scope, and time, always prioritizing safety, with the authority to stop work if safety or quality standards are not met.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Should

• Have a deep understanding of jack-up vessel operations, including heavy lifting and rigging.
• Experience with supervising and leading teams of technicians.
• Experience in offshore wind, particularly in main component exchanges; being an authorized technician is an advantage.
• Be flexible and willing to travel, as much of your work will be offshore.
• Possess full GWO certifications and meet Offshore Medical requirements.
• Have experience developing and/or reviewing work documentation such as Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Have strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Who Are You?

You have a clear feeling of “sense of urgency” without compromising on safety as we work in a fast-paced environment. You have the courage to say STOP! in critical situations while always looking for opportunities to solve the problem.

And you have a flexible attitude with regards to tasks, work hours and travelling as this is a necessity for the position.

Working Conditions

Be ready to travel, stay, and work on sites offshore for up to 100 days per year.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a technical education with relevant industry knowledge and a minimum of 10 years’ experience within the wind industry. Preferably, you have experience and knowledge from installation, maintenance, and repair of gearboxes, main bearings, generators, transformers, and blades. Having worked as a lead technician, with experience leading and educating other technicians, and possessing knowledge and experience in fault finding and troubleshooting, will be a plus.

You have a strong command of English, both verbally and in writing. As a person, you are structured, independent, and result-oriented. You have excellent interpersonal skills and are a natural leader. You are a team player who actively engages people by asking, sharing, helping, or seeking help. You are also proactive, transparent, performance, and result-oriented. Sound communication skills and the ability to travel are a must.

Our offer

We can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference in the world whilst shaping your own working environment and career.  We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, a progressive, inclusive culture, and the chance to work with some of the best in the industry. You will play a vital role within interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues; our ‘Ask and Share’ concept is embedded in the way we work.  We also offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Location

The Vattenfall location for this position is Kolding or Esbjerg, DK.

Process and timeline

Please submit your application in English - with CV and cover letter - via the link at the bottom of this page. The last day to apply is May August 17th, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact René Freiheit Henriksen on [email protected]

If you have any questions to the recruiting process please contact Senior Recruiter Jette Ingeberg on [email protected].

Pre employment screening is part of the recruitment process.

At Vattenfall we believe that diversity contributes to a more attractive and successful company and we strive to be a role model for diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application!