Fleet Operator Intern - Stage Betaald

We are looking for a pragmatic Fleet Operator Intern who is eager to work close to real-world operations and take ownership of the performance of Octave’s energy assets. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of monitoring, incident response, and technical operations, contributing directly to the reliability of our battery systems, PV installations, and EV infrastructure. The position is well suited to someone hands-on, proactive, and comfortable switching between operational follow-up, data analysis, and technical configuration in a fast-moving scale-up environment.

Your Role

• Monitor the performance and availability of Octave’s fleet (Battery systems, PV installations, EV stations) using internal tools and dashboards
• Follow up on alerts and incidents, provide first-line support, and escalate complex issues when needed
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis related to failures, incidents, and overall Energy Management System (EMS) performance
• Provision and prepare controllers (Edgeboxes) for EMS deployment
• Perform software and firmware updates on battery systems
• Support the commissioning of new sites, including EMS configuration and validation

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Proactive mindset
• A minimum duration for the internship of 3 months

Bonus Points For

• Interest in energy systems, energy management, or cleantech
• Experience or coursework in Python and/or SQL
• Affinity with Linux system administration and IT networking concepts.

You will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operation of real energy assets within a fast-growing cleantech scale-up. The role offers broad exposure to energy management systems, field operations, and data-driven decision-making, with a tangible impact on the reliability and performance of Octave’s fleet.

For strong performers, there is a clear possibility of a full-time role at the end of the internship.

We also offer

• Flexible working hours with hybrid working, including a minimum of two days per week at the office
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with strong learning opportunities and the potential to grow into a full-time position in a scaling company

Octave is a Belgian cleantech company with over five years of experience in developing smart battery energy storage systems for industrial customers, SMEs, and the agricultural sector. Our journey started with the development and production of our own circular battery storage system, including integrated control and monitoring. Today, we build on that expertise with first-life LFP battery energy storage systems, offering customers fully integrated, cutting-edge Octave battery and EMS solutions.