Technical Operations Specialist - Hague

About this position

At TNO, you work on the front line of research and innovation. Think of research in areas such as defence applications, the future of mobility, the energy transition, and healthcare. As a Technical Operations Specialist, you enable the work of hundreds of TNO colleagues. You do this by ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and management of our high-tech research facilities, such as crash and blast halls, laboratories, and clean rooms.

Important work. We are currently looking for Technical Operations Specialists for multiple locations, including The Hague and Rijswijk. Will you strengthen our friendly and fast-growing team of dedicated technical specialists?

You support the Technical Coordinator for the locations in your region. This means you regularly visit different sites. In the event of malfunctions or user requests, you assess the issue and translate it into the work that needs to be carried out. To do so, you request quotations from contractors or our maintenance partner. You then engage the appropriate party and supervise the work.

To ensure that critical experiments are not jeopardized by maintenance activities, you coordinate the work closely with the users. Depending on your experience, you will gradually take on more responsibilities. You will also have opportunities to grow into the role of Technical Coordinator, supported by the guidance and training you need.

You enjoy switching between high-tech facilities that support a wide variety of research activities. In addition, you have a strong safety awareness and remain alert to potential risks. If contractors or subcontractors fail to comply with safety regulations or quality standards, you are confident enough to address them directly. You also communicate clearly with users of the research facilities, ensuring there are no surprises.

Furthermore, you are able to translate their wishes or concerns into practical solutions, which you discuss with the Technical Coordinator.

• An mbo or hbo degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a similar role, either on the client side or contractor side.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and systems, such as pressure control and climate control systems.
• Willingness to quickly gain knowledge of regulations related to the technical management and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and sites. If you already have this knowledge, that is definitely a plus.
• A good command of Dutch. If you also speak English, this will help you in our international organization.

• We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3,500 and € 4,500 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180).
• TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation.
• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave plus a flexible holiday that can be used on a cultural, religious, or otherwise important day of your choosing (on a full-time basis).
• An employer working towards a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment where every employee can flourish, with various initiatives such as Jong TNO, numerous expertise based guilds, Rainbow Community and Round Tables on diverse inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 or 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• A good pension scheme.
• Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

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