Dirk Broedje - Cable Expert

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Nordenham, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Cable Expert at BRO-Engineering .

Q: What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for BRO-Engineering , b.offshore GmbH , and Tractebel DOC Offshore GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Energy , Telecommunication , and Automotive . Dirk also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Operations . Dirk also has some experience in Production , Quality Assurance , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Production .

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Nordenham, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present

11 months

Cable Expert

BRO-Engineering

Cable installation on SüdLink Los 1 HVDC Onshore Project with Jacobs/TenneT Glückstadt.

Apr 2025 - Apr 2025

1 month

Root Cause Analysis Provider

BRO-Engineering

Provided root cause analysis on cable protection systems for a German offshore windfarm.

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year 1 month

Cable Design Expert

BRO-Engineering

Developed and installed Ostwind 4 Baltic Sea on- and offshore HVDC project with 50Hertz Berlin.

May 2023 - Sep 2023

5 months

Cable Package Manager

BRO-Engineering

Led the Formosa II windfarm cable repair project in Taichung, Taiwan.

Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

1 year 4 months

O&M Package Manager

BRO-Engineering

Supported Skyborn Renewables for development of the OWFs HAIXIA (Taiwan) and SAIKAI (Japan).

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Operations Manager & Cable Expert

BRO-Engineering

Operations manager and certified cable expert for photovoltaic systems.
Specialized in operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms, foundation development, subsea cable systems manufacturing and installation.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Operations Manager

b.offshore GmbH

Technically and commercially responsible for design, mechanical/electrical engineering and offshore execution of new builds, retrofits, periodic testing and maintenance services of offshore windfarms.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

5 years

Senior Project Manager

Tractebel DOC Offshore GmbH

Served as cable expert and cable package manager for inner array and export cable projects.
Managed cable package for LEMS (Les Éoliennes en Mer Service) in Paris: Îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier and Dieppe Le Tréport, France.
Acted as technical expert for RTE HVAC export cables in St. Nazaire, Fécamp and Courseulles.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

O&M Operations Manager / Deputy COO

WindMW

Managed daily OWF operations including gearbox, main bearing and blade replacements, periodic testing, turbine service and troubleshooting (Siemens SWT-3.6).
Conducted NCR and root cause analysis for blade erosion, converter failures, yaw failures and cable protection failures.
Reported KPIs.
Provided technical support during due diligence for company acquisition (Northland Power: Nordsee One, Gemini, Deutsche Bucht).
Supported sale and comparative study of OWFs for CTG Xiangshui, China.
Developed and sold projects for Nördlicher Grund OWF.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

5 years

Cable Package Manager

WindMW

Responsible for the inter-array cable package of Meerwind Süd/Ost OWF, Germany.
Conducted cable factory audits at Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke, Telefonika Bydgoszcz (Poland), JDR Hartlepool and NKT.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Senior Project Manager Electrical Grid

BARD Offshore

Managed subsea cable supply and installation and air lift diving operations.
Performed root cause analysis of cable damages.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2010

10 years

Project Manager

Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke

Managed telecom, oil & gas and renewable energy subsea cable projects: BARD Offshore 1, Alpha Ventus, Statoil Heidrun-Norne-Bronnoysund and Sleipner-Grane, BP Azerbaijan Central Azeri, Chirag, Shah Deniz and Deep Water Gunashli, Faroer SHEFA-2 Cable, Nigeria GTS4 RUMUJI-BONNY, Kashagan offshore oilfield project, ARCOS repair & maintenance.
Developed monopile cable protection system (CPS) and double-stopper cable pull-in.

Jan 1994 - Dec 2001

8 years

Project Engineer

Benteler Automotive

Started as suspension CAE (finite element analysis) designer.
Promoted to core engineering group leader at Ford Motor Company UK for the B-Car rear suspension module.
Worked under L1 work visa for three years in Kalamazoo, MI, USA.

Jan 1986 - Dec 1989

4 years

Toolmaker Apprentice

NKT Nordenham

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Telecommunication, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Energy

Telecommunication

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Operations, Production, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.

Product Development

Project Management

Operations

Production

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Summary

I am a seasoned freelancer with a successful track record in international automotive and offshore projects. Over the past 24 years I‘ve been part of numerous large offshore projects, starting in the Oil & Gas industry, over an offshore pioneer for renewable energies to an OWF deputy COO. This includes operations & maintenance and cable package management comprising various tasks such as interface management, permitting, controlling, EPCI- and multi contract management, HSE, project planning, quality assurance, CAD design and FEA analysis. Further I am a DEKRA certified photovoltaic expert. With a hands-on mentality, I am working abroad and offshore as the project requires.

Skills

Self-discipline, Control And Confidence.
Communication, Empathy, Ability To Work In A Team.
Analytical Skills, Trustworthiness, Ability To Deal With Conflict And Assertiveness.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1994

Diploma Engineer (FH), Mechanical Engineering, specialized in Power Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Dekra Certified Expert For Photovoltaic

DEKRA

Gwo Fire Awareness

Gwo First Aid

Gwo Manual Handling

Gwo Sea Survival

Gwo Working At Heights

Huet Incl. Ca-Ebs

Offshore Medical

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Energy 25 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Cable Expert, Root Cause Analysis Provider, Cable Design Expert

Main industries Energy, Telecommunication, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Nordenham, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Cable Expert, Root Cause Analysis Provider, Cable Design Expert.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Cable Expert at BRO-Engineering.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for BRO-Engineering, b.offshore GmbH, and Tractebel DOC Offshore GmbH.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Energy, Telecommunication, and Automotive. Dirk also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Dirk also has some experience in Production, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Energy.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Dekra Certified Expert For Photovoltaic, Gwo Fire Awareness, and Gwo First Aid.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dirk?

Dirk's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.