We at Kreiswerke Main-Kinzig GmbH, with more than 265 employees, are one of the leading utility companies in the Main-Kinzig district. In our service area, we supply approximately 130,000 people with drinking water and approximately 100,000 people with electricity. We’re also passionate about sustainable energy solutions: Innovative products like our PV solutions are particularly appealing when they also provide the electricity needed to charge electric vehicles.
Your responsibilities:
Providing technical and disciplinary leadership to the staff of the integrated network control center
Organizing and ensuring reliable 24/7 operation of the electricity and water supply systems
Conducting strategic personnel planning and developing training and continuing education programs
Monitoring and coordinating the operations of the grid control center for the electricity supply (20 kV and 110 kV) as well as the water supply systems
Planning and monitoring switching operations in the medium- and high-voltage grid
Controlling feed-ins, redispatch measures, congestion management, and other grid-stabilizing measures
Operating, further developing, and optimizing control center, telecontrol, and automation technology
Leading and managing hardware and software projects for the interconnection control center
Coordinating and managing external service providers as well as deployed hardware and software systems
Developing and implementing measures for information security management (ISMS)
Analyzing and optimizing processes, organizational structures, and workflows
Developing and coordinating budget, investment, and business plans
Coordinating incident management as well as regulatory reporting requirements
Participating in shift work at the Verbund grid control center during staffing shortages
A successfully completed degree in electrical engineering or energy engineering; alternatively, advanced training leading to a master craftsman’s or technician’s certification in electrical engineering with relevant professional experience
Several years of professional experience in grid operations, at a grid control center, or in a comparable technical environment
In-depth knowledge of control systems, telecontrol systems, process integration, and automation technology
Extensive experience in feed-in, redispatch, and congestion management
Knowledge of the operation of power grids and, ideally, water supply systems
Knowledge of relevant technical regulations and standards, particularly DIN VDE and occupational safety regulations
Ideally, experience in information security management (ISMS)
Proficiency in MS Office and GIS applications
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work
Class B driver’s license
Benefits
Full-time, permanent position with attractive compensation in accordance with TV-V
30 days of vacation per year, plus time off on December 24 and 31
13th-month salary (Christmas bonus) and annual employee bonus
Option for remote work and flexible hours
Daily meal allowance and energy cost allowance
Diverse and responsible tasks
Individualized professional development opportunities
Regular health and preventive care programs as part of the workplace health management program
Comprehensive company pension plan and other voluntary employee benefits