AdresAs an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician you are part of the Production and Maintenance team of Holland Hydrogen 1 (HH1). The organisation exists of 5 shift teams, each team has one team lead and 3 O&M Technicians.
Project Background
This job position presents a unique opportunity to become part of the operations team of Holland Hydrogen 1, a ground breaking large scale Green Hydrogen electrolysis asset and a first of its kind in Europe. Join us in strengthening our uniquely diverse and international team of operations and Maintenance Technicians (O&M)
As the successful candidate for the role, you will report to the Operations and Maintenance Team lead and contribute to the successful commercial operations of the asset. The team is responsible to deliver and operate a safe and highly reliable but flexible asset.
Job Purpose & Accountabilities
Operations & Maintenance Technician – Holland Hydrogen 1 Asset
The Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient daily operations of the process facilities, safety systems and utilities to ensure production of Hydrogen in accordance with production plans, targets and specifications. To this effect, the O&M technician is responsible as lead outside operator and frontline Maintenance Technician. You will also be the back-up panel person to operate the facility at the Human Machine Interface (HMI) when required.
As the HH1 organization is very small, all staff will be required to be flexible in role and activities. As such, this role will also require to be trained in a second skill to broaden the range of scope you are able to work on. For candidates with an Operations background, this will likely be a maintenance discipline such as Instrumentation, Rotating Equipment, Electrical or others. If you have a Maintenance background in any discipline, the second skill in development would be the Process Operations and panel operations skillset.
Since we are looking to build a multi-skilled team, we are interested to hear from all interested candidates with either Operations or Maintenance background in the process industry, that are keen to broaden and apply their skillset.
During the project phase (Construction and Commissioning) the O&M team is also responsible for developing and execution of detailed commissioning activities, creation of work packages related to the execution of commissioning efforts in the field. An integrated team consisting of Shell staff, contractor staff, the selected electrolyser vendor and other specialists will be executing these activities to achieve on-time start-up of the facility.
Next to the commissioning efforts, you will also contribution to the development of work procedures, standard operating procedures, training programs and more. This includes both the development of, but also the participation in these training programs, to equip you and the future operations and maintenance team with the right skills and experience to start-up the asset successfully.
Dimensions
HH1 is a 200MW electrolysis facility, one of the largest in Europe, producing up to 80t/d of green hydrogen. This is a first of its kind, with new technologies and suppliers. Therefore a learner mindset is a key pillar of the team culture, as there is novelty around every corner. Also, a large part of the asset is high voltage electrical equipment (380kV), which is a new challenge for the organization.
Frontline responsibility for end to end O&M processes of the asset, including approximately 50% of maintenance activities expected to be executed by own O&M Technician pool. The O&M organization requires a wide variety of ‘second skills’ maintenance capabilities within the team.
Specifically, we are looking to develop several team members with a background (or interest) in Quality Measurement Instrumentation, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Process Control (PAC), and Rotating Equipment. This is required on top of the core operatorship skills and experience we need in the team mix.
Naturally, we would be looking for self driven individuals that are excited by multi disciplinary problems, and have a hands on mentality on any topic. Curiosity, and what Shell would call ‘having a learners mindset’ is essential in this new business.
Future ambitions for the HH1 operations model include remote regional operations, but the initial working location will be the HH1 site at the Tweede Maasvlakte in the Rotterdam Harbour. Initially the role will start working day-shifts only, in support of the project construction and the commissioning activities, as well as going through a extensive training program. It is expected that from late 2025 we will transition to a full shift rotation, working a 5 shift rotation scheme.
Skills & Requirements
We see you as a good team player and communicator with a passion for developing your skills within Energy Transition technology. Alongside your broad understanding of operations, we can benefit from experience in commissioning and start-up of assets along with:
Experience as an operations and/orMaintenance Technician in the process industry >5yrs
Experience as a panel operator of complex process plants >1 yrs, and a solid understanding of the role and its responsibilities in delivering ‘Safe Production/ESP’.
When available, a demonstrable experience in a second field (either Operational or Maintenance discipline)
Evidence for hands-on mentality, delivering real work in the field, combined with a proven self drive personality.
Comfortable and capable to converse and read/write in English.
Demonstrable capabilities in safe operations of hazardous processes, or
Demonstrable troubleshooting and maintenance execution experience in your maintenance discipline
As an electrolyzer is has a large degree of electrical equipment, experience with managing electrical hazards would be beneficial.
Essential that all applicants show a keen interest in developing themselves into a second skillset (Either a Maintenance discipline or the Operational activies)
Fluency in Dutch is an advantage, but not required as the site is an English language environment
Timeline
Upon joining the HH1 O&M team you’ll go through onboarding on the project, and we’ll take the time to understand how your skills and expertise line up with the O&M job profile.
The first 12-18 months will be focused on supporting commissioning and operational readiness work, as well as going through the development program.
You’ll start in day shift and as the asset team takes over more from the project team and when we get closer to start up the teams will start working in 5 shifts, manning the site 24/7.
To learn more about the HH1 project you can view the HH1 documentary on youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTtRXr6h49Y ) or find more information on the project at the Shell NL page .
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Working at HH1 means working at the frontline of Hydrogen Production and at an asset of the future. A large degree of automation, digitalisation and futurism require the team members to be comfortable with novel digital operational environments. The asset requires to be operated in close collaboration with the Power Trading business, as well as our customers. As such, panel operations and other roles have significant exposure to commercial and trading interfaces.
HH1 being a lighthouse project for the Hydrogen manufacturing business, comes with additional expectations and challenges. This includes a large focus on sustainable day-to-day operations, waste elimination and treatment, and English as primary language to allow efficient interaction with a global community. This means all procedures, meetings and records, and daily conversation will be in English.
The Holland Hydrogen 1 project is a very progressive environment for Shell, where we are showcasing our plans for the future of the energy industry. We are deliberately aiming to build a balanced team, representing a diverse cross section of society. The small team already in place have 4 nationalities and >40% female workforce, which we want to build on and expand.
