Managing Director Operations (f/m/d) - Grading aspired

E.ON Power Plants Belgium (BVBA) | Permanent | Full time; Part time 

E.ON Power Plants Belgium BV (EPPB), a subsidiary of E.ON Energy Projects GmbH, develops, builds, finances and operates decentralised energy generation plants for industrial customers in Belgium and the Netherlands. Since 2000, we realised projects of more than 1 gigawatt across Europe, of which four in the Benelux. Offered and realized solutions consist of different technologies, such as cogeneration, biofuels, hydrogen, recycled energy, waste-to-energy, PV, heat pumps, e-boilers, energy storage, and flexibility.

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture! To create equal opportunities for everyone we offer our positions in full- or part-time.

Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in Mechelen and apply online as Managing Director Operations (f/m/d) - Grading aspired. Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us, to make new energy work.

Responsibilities

• Overall target setting, including Capex allocation and full Profit & Loss responsibility for the directly steered business
• Oversee the overall operations and maintenance strategy of EPPB’s assets, including operational responsibility, and drive digitalisation and technology initiatives
• Ensure HSE-compliant operations of EPPB’s assets, including the development and implementation of a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) framework and mindset
• Drive the continuous decarbonisation of the asset and product portfolio through the use of new technologies
• Drive business development through the implementation of a competency model and the leveraging of cross-company synergies
• Foster a strong focus on culture building within the organisation
• Manage internal and external relationships, fostering effective collaboration and communication, and contribute to collaboration initiatives within the EEP Group and EIS organisation

Requirements

• University degree in Economics, Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Substantial executive leadership experience, ideally international, with a proven ability to build, structure and lead new functions and organisations
• Strong background in a commercially driven industry, combined with deep expertise in the energy sector (urban development, industrial clients, city infrastructure)
• Excellent leadership, management and organisational capabilities with a strong track record of delivery
• Strong analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Results-oriented, with a pragmatic, solution-focused and problem-solving approach, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive change
• Fluent in English and Dutch (C1 level) and willing to travel regularly (20–40%)

Benefits

• High flexibility: Find your balance with our hybrid working model and flexible working hours, including sabbaticals and job sharing
• Workation option: Make Europe your office! Spend up to 20 days a year working from locations across the EU
• Individual mobility: Customize your travel with an electric company car, Bahncard 100, and/or job bike leasing to make modern mobility truly yours
• Exclusive incentives: Boost your ambition and get recognition through our performance-driven rewards, special bonuses and company share purchase program
• Corporate benefits: Empower your future with our company pension scheme, insurance offers, employee discounts and much more
• Personal growth: Unlock your potential with continuous learning offers, diverse development opportunities and individual training or coaching
• Holistic health: Focus on your well-being with regular free check-ups and offerings in fitness, nutrition, physiotherapy and mindfulness
• Family service: Get support at every stage of life through our partners, from childcare and holiday programs to daily assistance for family members

Do you have questions?
More information can be found on our website: www.eon.be. For further information contact us on info.benelux@eon.com. Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online (Job ID 243858). Just a quick note: Please only use our official application portal to apply. Unfortunately, we can't consider applications sent via email. We really appreciate your understanding!

What you need to know:
Contract type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Working time:
Company: E.ON Power Plants Belgium (BVBA)
Location: Mechelen
Function area: Engineering; Asset Management; Power plant/ nuclear plant