Return | OCC Operator | Full-time-part time | Amsterdam HQ
About Return
Return is the leading European independent energy storage provider, committed to revolutionizing the energy sector. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Return offers innovative, sustainable solutions to store and intelligently manage energy, ensuring power is used efficiently when and where it's needed most. With a growing presence across Europe, Return is at the forefront of the energy transition, integrating large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support grid stability, renewable energy integration, and Europe's net-zero goals. Driven by a team of experts, Return aims to provide reliable energy storage that powers the future of clean energy.
To support our continued growth and ensure 24/7 operational excellence, we are looking for an Operations and Control Center (OCC) operator.
Your Role
As OCC operator, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable 24/7 operations of our battery energy storage assets across Europe. This is a hands-on operational role where you will work shifts. Major responsibilities include:
Safe Operations: ensure safe, reliable operations of all Return BESS assets, responding to alarms, incidents, and deviations according to established protocols
Shift Work: participate in the shift rotation to maintain 24/7 coverage
Incident Response: act as first point of contact during critical incidents, coordinating response efforts and communication with stakeholders
Reporting: provide insight to different stakeholders through reporting
Knowledge Building: help build operational knowledge within the team through training, documentation, and sharing of learnings
Your Profile
General Profile
Strong safety mindset
MBO level of thinking
5+ years of 24/7 experience in control rooms, technical operations, or process operations
Calm under pressure with clear decision-making abilities during incidents
Clear communicator in both Dutch and English (written and verbal)
Familiarity with SCADA systems and remote monitoring platforms
Willing to work in shift rotation including nights and weekends
Nice to Haves
Experience with BESS, power plants, substations, or other energy infrastructure
Working proficiency in Spanish and/or German
Basic understanding of energy markets and grid operations
Our Offer
Hands-on role in a mission-driven company at the forefront of energy transition
New, high tech, and comfortable OCC
Working with cutting-edge energy storage technologies
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Professional development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package including shift allowances
Application Process
Introductory call
Interview
Personal meetings with people from the Asset management team
Call with senior management
Offer
Due to the nature of this role, a background check (screening) may be conducted as part of the application process.
Why join Return?
At Return, we don’t just talk about impact — we build it. You’ll join a passionate and skilled team where your contributions help shape real-world solutions and directly support a more sustainable future. Our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition at scale.
No Recruiting
We do not work with recruitment agencies or external recruiters for our hiring process. Applications should be submitted directly through our careers page.