O&M Civil Asset Management Engineer

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. Why this role matters As an O&M Civil Asset Management Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the long-term integrity and performance of our offshore wind assets, including approximately 200 foundations and 250 km of subsea high-voltage cables. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and lifetime optimisation of key renewable infrastructure. In this role you will : Together with the other Civil Asset Management Engineers and the Civil Site Supervisors you are responsible for a qualitative follow-up of all the wind farms, where you will have ownership of certain key assets and key techniques: Coordinate and supervise offshore maintenance campaigns in Belgium and abroad; Lead root cause analysis and resolve technical issues; Plan and execute unplanned maintenance, including vessel, crew, and material logistic; Develop preventive, corrective and adaptive maintenance strategies associated to maximize the lifetime of foundation and subsea cable assets; Support tender projects, actively participating in JNBP’s mission to expand services worldwide; Develop O&M strategy & improvement projects to ensure the durability of the assets, advising technical solutions towards your colleagues and creating links with the Electrical and Turbine O&M departments; Perform data driven analysis to monitor lifetime expectations of operational assets. You will work both offshore and from our Ostend office, depending on operational needs and weather conditions. Occasional travel within Belgium and internationally. Next to that JERA Nex bp has adopted a structural teleworking regime in which a high autonomy is offered as well as required. You will report to the O&M Civil Manager. To be successful in the role you will bring : A strong passion for renewable energy and interest in offshore environments; A master’s degree in Civil, Elektro-mechanical, Marine, or related engineering discipline; We are open to both junior and experienced candidates, with responsibilities adapted to your level of experience; Fluent English (spoken and written); Dutch and/or German is a plus; A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong technical understanding; Good analytical skills and experience working with data; Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude; High awareness of safety and QHSSE standards; Ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges. What you can expect from us: Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy: A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company. As we build our company, we are driven by: Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve. About JERA Nex bp JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects. A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects. Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.