Electrical Safety Manager

The Company – Milence

Established in July 2022, we are dedicated to making the future of road transport fossil-free. By building and managing reliable and secure high-performance charging solutions, our mission is to support and accelerate the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Europe. The team is working quickly to scale up operations and network deployment.

As a fast-growing company, we want to build diverse teams who are dedicated to our vision: a world of fossil-free transport, which will go on to combat climate change.

With a focus on sustainable growth and the best possible collaboration among all stakeholders, we are looking for colleagues eager to make an impact and ready to support and accelerate the zero-emission future of road transport in Europe.

While our Dutch offices are in Amsterdam and Arnhem, our focus is distinctly pan-European and our team is growing throughout the continent.

The Department

The Operations Department is responsible for a timely and effective network roll-out and the performance of Milence's charging infrastructure across Europe. The key to this roll-out is ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable way of working and standardized roll-out procedures with selected partners in each country. 

In addition, operations must ensure timely permits, procurement of contracted goods and services, necessary grid connections and sustainable energy.  

Operations are also responsible for ‘uptime’, as well for the Network Operating Centre; this includes a customer contact centre and the management and maintenance of all civil and electrical engineering assets required to operate the charging infrastructure, as well as other assets such as security solutions, power distribution, washroom facilities and Wi-Fi access. 

The Job

As the Electrical Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the safety policy, the safe work practices and the maintenance program for our electrical assets throughout Europe. Furthermore, you will define all corrective measures regarding the electrical assets when safety is at risk.

In addition, your responsibilities will also be to define and implement the following policies:

• access to the electrical assets;
• training for maintenance and operational personnel for electrical assets;
• Contractor requirements.

You will be giving advice regarding complex low and high voltage questions, carry out inspections as well as internal and external audits.

You will be part of the consignment service (24/7) of Milence, for emergency purposes.

The job will be based in our Amsterdam and/or Arnhem office in the Netherlands. The Electrical assets and charging sites are located across Europe.

Who are we looking for?

You have a minimum of 10 years’ international experience of operations and maintenance of electrotechnical assets.

You hold a Master’s degree in Electric engineering or related studies.

You have a valid certification in Electrical Asset Management for low and high voltage or equivalent.

You have a good knowledge of relevant Law and Legislation and Industry Standards in Europe.

Experience with Chargers regarding EV-mobility would be beneficial.

Your English is excellent (and if you do not speak Dutch that is fine).

You look forward to learning new things and pick them up quickly, this includes -new skills, environments, people skills and are resilient.

You underline our mission and values (specifically: reliable, sustainable and fast-paced).

You radiate energy, are a positive thinker and easily connect with others in informal ways.

We are especially interested in diverse candidates.

What we offer:

We offer the opportunity to join us at the unique starting phase of a new company with a real purpose, high aspirations and strong team spirit. You can be there as it begins.

You will be part of a high-energy environment in which you can help shape various aspects. You will learn every day and have ample room for personal development and support.

We want you to join our company for a career – not for just a job – and support your personal career ambitions in or outside your department.

The base salary level (all in) is oriented towards 80.000 EUR; The on target annual incentive is 20% - with a maximum of 40%.

Furthermore, we offer a comprehensive pension plan and unlimited vacation days.

We have flexible (hybrid) working arrangements.

Ready to charge the future?

Then it’s time to apply! If you have any questions about the position, contact us via recruitment@milence.com.

Please submit your resumé in English.