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

E.ON, Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States


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 realised 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

Contract details

Contract type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Working time: Full time; Part time

Company: E.ON Power Plants Belgium (BVBA)

Location: Mechelen

Function area: Engineering; Asset Management; Power plant/ nuclear plant

Job ID: 243858

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