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Vattenfall

Operations Manager (m/w/d)

Become an Operations Manager with Vattenfall in Esbjerg, Denmark, overseeing the Horns Rev 1 offshore wind farm. Focus on optimizing operations and maintenance while prioritizing safety. Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development in a growing renewable energy company.
Vattenfall
Vattenfall
Esbjerg, Denmark   On-site   Full Time  UTC+01:00

Vattenfall

Company Overview

Vattenfall AB

Stockholm, Sweden

1909

Approximately 21,000 employees across Europe (source: group.vattenfall.com). Revenue of €16.5 billion in FY 2023 (source: energydigital.com).

What They Do

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company focused on renewable energy production and distribution. The company has a rich history that began with hydroelectric power and has evolved to include a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including offshore and onshore wind, nuclear power, and heat networks. Vattenfall operates approximately 139,000 km of power lines in Sweden, serving around 900,000 customers, and is recognized as the second largest energy company in Sweden and the largest offshore wind operator in Denmark (source: group.vattenfall.com). Their commitment to fossil-free electricity and heat production is evident in their ongoing projects and strategic focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Projects & Track Record

Vattenfall has a notable track record of significant projects, including the historic Olidan hydroelectric plant in Trollhättan, which was Sweden's largest by the early 1900s, and the Porjus Power Plant, operational since 1915. In recent years, they have expanded their offshore wind capabilities with projects like Horns Rev 1 and 3 in Denmark, and the Vesterhav North and South farms, which opened in autumn 2024. Additionally, Vattenfall has developed nine hydro power plants in Finland and has been involved in 13 wind and battery storage projects in the UK since 2008, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy across multiple regions (source: history.vattenfall.com). Their ongoing projects include the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark and the Korsnäs offshore wind farm in Finland, which supports carbon neutrality goals by 2035.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Vattenfall has celebrated its 115th anniversary, emphasizing its commitment to fossil-free energy and announcing plans to phase out coal by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 under the leadership of CEO Anna Borg. The company has also successfully opened the Vesterhav North and South offshore wind farms in Denmark in autumn 2024, marking a significant milestone in their renewable energy initiatives (source: group.vattenfall.com). While no specific new contracts or acquisitions were reported for 2023-2024, Vattenfall continues to focus on its operational milestones and ongoing developments in offshore wind energy.

Working There

Vattenfall offers a variety of roles across its operations, including energy production in hydro, wind, and nuclear sectors, as well as grid operations and retail services. The company employs approximately 500 staff in Denmark and the UK, focusing on offshore wind and heat networks, and has active hiring in locations such as Solna (Sweden HQ), Kolding (Denmark HQ), and various cities in the UK and Finland (source: group.vattenfall.com). The company culture is characterized by long-term state ownership, fostering stability and collaboration, particularly through historic Nordic power coordination efforts that date back to its founding in 1909. This culture supports Vattenfall's adaptation to energy transitions and its commitment to promoting fossil-free energy solutions.

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Job Description

Vattenfall Vindkraft A/S har ansvaret for udvikling, etablering samt drift og vedligeholdelse af Vattenfalls vindmøller i Danmark. Vindmølleområdet i Vattenfall er i øjeblikket inde i en kraftig udvikling med mange spændende projekter og store investeringer i de kommende år, hvilket betyder spændende, nye udfordringer.

Vi søger nu en Operations Manager til vores offshore havvindmølle park Horns Rev 1 i Esbjerg.

Vi har hovedopgaven med at drive og vedligeholde de 80 vindmøller på Horns Rev 1, der er placeret vest for Esbjerg i Nordsøen.

Afdelingens hovedfokus er at holde rådigheden oppe og samtidig optimere drifts- og vedligeholdelsesaktiviteterne, så produktionsomkostningerne holdes på et minimum.

Dette gøres på en måde, så sikkerhed er den højeste prioritet, når man planlægger og udfører arbejdet.

Vind er i centrum for Vattenfalls strategiske ambition, og O&M bidrager til at gøre vind til en langsigtet rentabel forretning.

Vi søger en profil der er villig til at lære, og det er derfor ikke et krav at du har kendskab til industrien, hvis du har det rigtige mindset og viljen til at lære. Menneskelige kompetencer vurderes højt, da en af nøgleopgaverne for stillingen er at være med til at udvikle afdelingens people management.

Hovedopgaver og ansvar for Operation Manager

  • Sikre at HSE-politikker er en del af det daglige arbejde på stedet
  • Deltage i udvikling af O&M strategier for vindmøllerne
  • Daglig ledelse af teknikergruppen
  • Udvikling og performance monitorering
  • Give teknisk input til service- og vedligeholdelsesaktiviteter
  • Give input til budgetter for afdelingen
  • Vedligeholde og strukturere dokumentation elektronisk i SAP, SharePoint samt andre systemer
  • Deltage i udarbejdelsen og gennemførelsen af vedligeholdelses aktiviteter

Kvalifikationer

Dine kvalifikationer kunne være:

Din uddannelse er ikke afgørende, men du har teknisk indsigt og erfaring som leder. Du er løsningsorienteret og god til at holde hovedet koldt, selv med mange bolde i luften. Du er interesseret i at lære nye systemer at kende, og vedligeholde dem.

  • Stærkt drive og forretningssind
  • Gode mundtlige og skriftlige sprogkundskaber på dansk og engelsk
  • Lederevner, gerne med tidligere dokumenteret erfaring
  • Gode kommunikations- og samarbejdsevner og organisatoriske færdigheder
  • Det er en klar fordel at have teknisk forståelse

Yderligere oplysninger

Vattenfall tilbyder et spændende job indenfor vedvarende energi i en virksomhed i kraftig vækst, hvor du vil få gode kompetente kollegaer og personlige og faglige udviklingsmuligheder.

Vi modtager gerne din ansøgning på dansk eller engelsk, herunder CV og følgebrev via linket længere nede på siden.

For yderligere spørgsmål kontakt Site Manager Enno Sander +45 27 87 56 47.

For mere information om rekrutteringsprocessen er du velkommen til at kontakte Jette Ingeberg +45 22 57 07 51.

Hos Vattenfall er vi overbeviste om, at mangfoldighed bidrager til at opbygge en mere rentabel og attraktiv virksomhed, og vi stræber efter at være en god rollemodel med hensyn til mangfoldighed. Vattenfall arbejder aktivt for, at alle medarbejdere skal have de samme muligheder og rettigheder uanset køn, etnicitet, alder, transkønnet identitet eller udtryk, religion eller anden tro, handicap eller seksuel orientering.

Vattenfalls og vores medarbejderes sikkerhed er afgørende. Derfor vil en baggrundsscreening være en del af din ansættelsesproces. Screeningen er baseret på den rolle, du skal udfylde hos Vattenfall, og vil blive udført af en tredjepart, DISA Global Solutions AB..

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January 8, 2026

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January 9, 2026

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Vattenfall

group.vattenfall.com

  •  Esbjerg, Denmark

Leadership experience in a technical field

UTC+01:00

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