Electrical Engineering Master / Technician for Switchgear Operations | Meister:in / Techniker:in Elektrotechnik im Schaltdienst
Deutsche Bahn AG
Job Summary
As a Switchgear Operations Manager for DB Energie GmbH in Lehrte, you will play a critical role in Germany's fifth-largest power supplier, driving the energy transition for future mobility. Your daily responsibilities include ensuring the reliable and economical operation of 50Hz and 16.7Hz traction power supply systems. You will execute both planned and unplanned switching operations, monitor central traction power generation units, and manage fault reporting and emergency coordination. This role is essential for maintaining the infrastructure that aims to make Deutsche Bahn climate-neutral by 2040. The position offers a unique blend of technical responsibility and job security within a future-oriented corporation. Even if you do not meet all requirements yet, the company provides individual training programs to qualify you for the role, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth in the energy and rail sector.
Required Skills
Education
Master Craftsman (IHK-Meister) or Technician in Electrical Engineering; or a completed vocational training in the electrical field with several years of experience and willingness to obtain the Master qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in electrical engineering or power supply systems
- Experience in 15kV traction power grid operations is highly desirable
- Experience in shift work operations
- Proven track record of independent work and high sense of responsibility
Languages
Additional
- Must pass a medical fitness examination by a company physician; willingness to work in a shift system; willingness to participate in extensive qualification and training programs.
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