Oceans of Energy

Oceans of Energy

Careers & Team

VACANCIES

Fabricage/Productiemedewerker

Hou jij van technische uitdagingen en ben je handig en fit? Dan hebben wij bij Oceans of Energy dé uitdaging voor jou! Om onze ambities op zee te realiseren zijn wij op zoek naar enthousiaste productie medewerkers in ons constructie team.

Zeevarend technisch personeel / Offshore Servicetechnicus

Heb jij zeebenen en passie voor het oplossen van technische uitdagingen? Dan hebben wij bij Oceans of Energy dé uitdaging voor jou! Om onze ambities op zee te realiseren zijn wij op zoek naar enthousiaste medewerkers voor ons offshore Operations, Onderhoud en Monitoringsteam.

Senior Project Manager

We zijn op zoek naar een Senior Project Manager voor een project op megawatt-schaal in de Noordzee die alle aspecten van het project in het oog houdt, deadlines stelt, verantwoordelijkheden toewijst en de projectvoortgang bewaakt.

Hydrodynamics Engineer

We are are looking for a Hydrodynamics Engineer to play a key role in the development of our novel floating renewable energy platforms by determining the mooring loads of floating structures, analyzing the hydrodynamic behavior and bringing our design from concept to reality.

Structural Engineer

We are are looking for a Structural Engineer who will further the development of our novel floating renewable energy platforms by evaluating the loads on our floating structures, analyzing the resulting stresses and fatigue behaviour and determining the necessary modifications to our design.

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

We zijn op zoek naar een Control & Instrumentation Engineer die als verantwoordelijkheid het opzetten van sensor- en monitoring systemen heeft voor met name de krachten die optreden in de constructies van de offshore drijvende zonneparken.

Electrical Engineer

We are looking for an experienced engineer for the overall electrical design of offshore solar farms and their power export/grid connections.

INTERNSHIPS

At the moment we offer internships only for students who study at a Dutch university

Field Scientist / Field Engineer

Execute regular offshore inspections, visualize and analyze obtained data and hands-on building and designing of (eco)-monitoring equipment.

Offshore Installation Engineer Internship

Prepare, plan, subcontract, execute and supervise the offshore / nearshore installation of permanent mooring systems.

Commercial Internship

As Commercial Intern you contribute to our Commercial/marketing strategy.

Engineering Internship

Our engineers, both staff and interns, play a key role in the development of our novel floating renewable energy platforms. Maritime engineering, structural engineering, mechanical solutions, determining the mooring loads of floating structures, analyzing the hydrodynamic behavior building prototypes and installing them at sea is our process of bringing our design from concept to reality.

OPEN APPLICATION

Not what you are looking for? Don’t worry, please try an open application!

TEAM

Allard van Hoeken MSc, MBA

Allard van Hoeken MSc, MBA

Founder & CEO
Allard has more than 20 years experience with permanently moored offshore systems and new technologies for offshore applications, at The Ocean Cleanup and at Bluewater.
Rene Bakker

Rene Bakker

Chief Financial Officer
Rene has a background in business economics and over 25 years of experience with Finance, Control, M&A and business automation. Earlier, Rene had consultancy roles at Arthur Andersen and Finext and CFO roles at SunConnex and ACT Commodities.
Johnny Meit

Johnny Meit

Financial Controller
Johnny graduated in Energy Science (Utrecht University) and Business Administration (University of Amsterdam) and was previously active at Cleantech Venture Capitalist Yellow&Blue. He is responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities.
Erik Borkent

Erik Borkent

Construction Engineer
Erik is a graduate Mechanical Engineer, focusing on the upscaling of the production for the future.
Ariane van Hoeken

Ariane van Hoeken

PR
Ariane holds an MA degree in Communications and Information Sciences from the University of Groningen and has vast experience in press relations in the technology and renewable energy sectors.
Keith Vos

Keith Vos

Product Manager
Keith (BSc. in Mechanical Engineering at the UofA, Canada) has 15+ years experience in Project Management and Project Development. He worked at Shell and Enbridge Inc.
Frans van Helvert

Frans van Helvert

Field Scientist
Frans has a background in sailing and environmental field methods. He recently graduated from Leiden University College with a Liberal Arts BSc majoring in Earth, Energy and Sustainability.
Brigitte Vlaswinkel PhD

Brigitte Vlaswinkel PhD

Research & Offshore Operations Director
Brigitte (PhD, Marine Geology, University of Miami) has more than 15 years experience in the corporate and academic world focusing on marine & environmental research.
Pauline Roos

Pauline Roos

Marine Biologist
Pauline holds a BSc in Marine Science (University of Queensland) and an MSc in Marine Resource Management (Wageningen University). She has experience in ecological research in the North Sea and is an experienced diver and sailor.
Maarten van Poppelen

Maarten van Poppelen

Project Manager
Maarten has a background in Mechanical Engineering obtained at the University of Twente. During his studies he was a team member of Solar Team Twente.
Mo Abdul Hamid

Mo Abdul Hamid

Electrical Engineer
Mo has a background in Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technology, and graduated on the grid integration of large scale offshore floating solar.
Mark Pijnappels

Mark Pijnappels

Recruiter
Mark gets his kicks from listening to candidates’ life stories, something which he has done since 1999. Trained as a Mechanical Engineer, he has never lost sight of his love for languages. Is particularly thrilled about achieving a successful transfer from oil & gas to sustainable technologies for himself and is keen to help others who desire to make the same journey.
Xander Wiefkers

Xander Wiefkers

Offshore Inspection Lead
Xander (Msc Mining and Petroleum engineering) has over 25 years’ experience in data acquisition and service delivery within the energy sector. With a hands on mentality and a strong safety awareness he will be focusing on the offshore inspections and maintenance.
Thomas van Gaalen

Thomas van Gaalen

Construction Assistant
Thomas is busy finishing his bachelors degree in Architecture and the Built Environment. Having a passion for working hands on and with insight of design and theory is how he will be assisting the construction department.

Leon Harland MSc

Leon Harland MSc

Commercial Director
Leon has been in offshore business for more than 25 years and held positions from hydrodynamic engineer to CEO. He has a passion for waves and a broad experience in general management, project execution, operations, commercial, contracting, financing of large offshore energy infrastructure projects.
Fabian Jeroen Koppes

Fabian Jeroen Koppes

Product Design Leader
Fabian has a background in Civil Engineering and graduated for his MSc in Offshore Engineering and Structural Dynamics at the TU Delft, focusing specifically on numerical modelling of Offshore Floating Solar Modules.
Robert van der Wiel

Robert van der Wiel

Hydrodynamic Engineer
Robert (MSc in Coastal & Civil Engineering from TUDelft) graduated at Deltares on wave energy production and is specialised in wave modelling.
Danielle Wagenaar

Danielle Wagenaar

Development Engineer
Danielle got a BSc from Amsterdam University College with a major in Computer Science and Mathematics, and a MSc Engineering & Policy Analysis from the TU Delft. During her studies, she was part of the TU Delft Solar Boat Team.
Anton den Boer

Anton den Boer

Fabrication Manager
Anton has +40 years’ experience in permanent mooring systems and is specialized in project- and construction management. He worked at Bluewater, Niron Staal, SBM and Boskalis.
Mei Nelissen

Mei Nelissen

Intern
Mei (Bsc Biology, finishing Msc Marine Sciences at Utrecht University), will focus on studying the effect of the PV system on soil geochemistry and benthic fauna. Has experience from working at the NIOZ, the department of Paleoceanography at UU, and joining a cruise with the RV Pelagia.

“At Oceans of Energy we foresee that land space is too scarce for renewable energy. We believe the future lies at sea. It is the world’s oceans that offer abundant potential for clean energy. We develop and deliver floating solar systems which generate clean energy at offshore locations, independent of sea and wind conditions.”

Allard van Hoeken, Founder and CEO

From left to right: Her Royal Highness Princess Mabel, Allard van Hoeken, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix.

Allard was awarded with the first Prince Friso Engineers Award in 2015 and named Engineer of the Year by the Royal Institute Of Engineers (KIVI).

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