| Location | Haarlem, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Business Sector | Pharmaceutical |
| Contact name | Caitlin Girdwood |
| Contact email | |
| Job ref | 25205 |
| Published | 3 months ago |
Are you an experienced electrical technician who ensures technical installations run safely and reliably? We’re looking for an Electrical Engineering Specialist to oversee electrical safety and compliance across a pharmaceutical production facility. In this role, you will ensure that all electrical systems meet current regulations (such as NEN 3140), and you’ll coordinate safe maintenance and inspections for a range of installations—lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, controls, fire detection, and evacuation systems.
You will act as the go-to expert for electrical safety, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to guarantee high-quality and compliant operations in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
Company Description:
You will join a technical service team that supports the operation of a pharmaceutical production site supplying critical medicines and vaccines to more than 140 countries. It is a fast-paced, socially relevant setting where your technical expertise has a direct impact on public health. The work culture is professional, inclusive, and strongly focused on continuous improvement and safety.
Essential Requirements:
MBO-4 level education in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field
Extensive hands-on experience with electrical installations in a production or industrial environment
Solid knowledge of NEN 3140, NEN 1010, and other relevant safety standards
Proven experience as (or ambition to become) an Installation Responsible (Installatieverantwoordelijke) under Dutch regulations
High level of independence, attention to detail, and strong focus on safety and quality
Desirable Requirements:
Familiarity with LOTOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out) procedures
Experience managing and coaching external vendors and maintenance contractors
Ability to translate stakeholder needs into safe, long-term technical solutions
Comfort with digital maintenance systems and structured reporting
Additional Insights:
Location: Pharmaceutical production site in Haarlem, the Netherlands
Contract: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary: €3,000 – €6,500 gross/month depending on experience
Benefits include:
32 vacation days (with option to buy/sell up to 6 days)
Full public transport reimbursement or mileage allowance
Company phone
Pension scheme, profit sharing, and employee discounts
Development opportunities (e.g., HV certification or specialist training)
You will join a committed, safety-focused team with strong professional standards and room to grow