Technician secondary systems - settings

Job description

Function Would you be interested in contributing your expertise in electrical protections to the advancement of infrastructure that is essential to society? Join Elia’s Secondary Systems – Settings & Software Interfaces team and play an active role in the security, stability and development of Belgium’s high-voltage grid. At the heart of the energy transition, you will play a key role in configuring and optimising the protection systems that ensure the country’s continuous power supply every day. Your role As part of a team of passionate experts, you will be responsible for calculating, documenting and monitoring the settings of the protection systems used on the Elia grid. In a constantly evolving technical environment, you will help tackle the challenges associated with grid modernisation, the integration of new technologies and maintaining the performance of existing installations. Specifically, you will be required to: Define and calculate protection settings for high-voltage grid installations. Carry out selectivity studies and contribute to the continuous improvement of protections coordination. Participate in the analysis of technical incidents and propose the necessary corrective actions. Monitor the implementation of settings in the field in collaboration with the maintenance and commissioning teams. Develop settings related to the connection of new customers and ensure their optimal integration into the grid Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation to ensure the long-term retention of knowledge. Work with a wide range of in-house experts (Engineering, Asset Management, Asset Operations, GD & NetOp, etc.) on strategic projects for the future of the grid What makes this role unique A direct impact on the safety and stability of the national electricity grid. A variety of technical challenges combining protection, selectivity, grid analysis and new technologies. Daily collaboration with recognised experts in their field. A role that combines technical studies, fieldwork and continuous improvement. The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition and the development of the grids of the future. Your Profile You are a meticulous, inquisitive person with a passion for electrical systems. Ideally, you will have: A minimum 5 years of experience in the field of electrical protection, commissioning or similar activities. A bachelor’s degree or technical qualification in electricity, electronics or electromechanics. Knowledge of protection systems and associated software (Digsi, MiCOM Agile, ASR or equivalent) would be an advantage. Excellent analytical skills and a genuine interest in solving complex technical problems. A collaborative approach, whilst being able to work independently. A strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness. Proficiency in MS Office tools. Proficiency in at least one of the national languages (French or Dutch) as a native language, with willingness to learn the other; English is a plus Offer Salary : a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results. Insurance : group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family. Vacation : you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 12 additional vacation days. Communication : you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop. Mobility : you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket). Interest subsidies : after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee. Elia shares : Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. Location Depending on your location and the team’s needs: Schaerbeek, Merksem or Crealys