About Our People. Our Strength
At PROTRAFO, our people are the foundation of our success. Our team consists of experienced industry specialists and dedicated professionals who share one goal: delivering reliable transformer solutions for modern energy infrastructure across Europe.
By combining technical expertise with practical project experience, we support utilities, renewable energy developers, industrial companies and grid operators with dependable transformer solutions tailored to complex energy environments.
Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, continuous learning and knowledge sharing. This allows us to approach every project with fresh perspectives and provide practical solutions that support long-term performance and reliability.
A Trusted Transformer Supplier in Europe
PROTRAFO operates as an independent transformer supplier supporting energy infrastructure projects throughout Europe. Our role is to connect customers with the most suitable transformer solutions for their technical, operational and commercial requirements.
Because we are independent, we can select the right transformer technology for each project. This flexibility allows us to deliver high-quality distribution transformers, power transformers and specialized solutions with competitive lead times.
Our customers rely on us for both technical guidance and dependable delivery, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects can move forward with confidence.
Quality, Safety and Reliability
Quality and safety are fundamental to everything we do at PROTRAFO. Every transformer we deliver is selected and verified through strict quality control processes to ensure reliable long-term performance.
From technical specification and supplier selection to logistics and delivery, we carefully manage every stage of the process. Our goal is simple: to ensure that every transformer solution meets or exceeds the expectations of our customers and the standards of modern energy infrastructure.
Shaping the future of Europe's transformer market
At the PTAK Warsaw EXPO, Mark van den Berg represented Protrafo on an industry panel on the future of the European transformer market — sharing the stage with manufacturers, grid specialists and energy developers from across the continent.
The discussion turned on the questions our customers feel every day: how Europe secures transformer capacity for the energy transition, how lead times can be shortened without compromising quality, and why a strong local service network now matters as much as the equipment itself.
At the same event, Protrafo signed a certification agreement establishing a dedicated maintenance partner for the Polish market — bringing inspection, servicing and fast on-site support closer to customers in Poland and Central Europe.
On the floor at Hannover Messe 2024
At Hannover Messe 2024 — the world's leading industrial trade fair — Protrafo met engineers, developers and grid operators from across Europe face to face, with a live distribution transformer on the stand rather than a brochure.
It is where the promise on our banner meets the hardware behind it: efficient units built to IEC 60076, EcoDesign Tier 2 efficiency and Protrafo Insights monitoring — the same standard that leaves our facility in Emmen and reaches sites across the continent.
Careers
We're always looking for driven professionals who want to make an impact in the world of energy. At Protrafo, you'll work with innovative technology, a passionate team, and projects that matter — across industries and borders.
As Sales Manager EU at Protrafo, you are responsible for generating new revenue and managing and expanding existing customer relationships within the energy sector. Your focus is on selling our distribution and power transformers & services (250 kVA up to 20 MVA), while expanding our client base. You translate customer needs into concrete proposals, know how to structure sales processes effectively, and act as a reliable business partner contributing to long-term client relationships.
Protrafo B.V., based in Emmen, is a leading player in the energy sector and can be characterized as a dynamic scale-up company with a strong focus on the energy market, including many industrial clients. Our expertise lies in delivering innovative, high-quality transformer solutions combined with outstanding service that contributes to the energy transition. As a growing company, we offer a stimulating work environment where your input directly impacts our results.
Actively identify and approach potential customers in the energy and industrial sectors. Build and maintain customer relationships and expand your network while negotiating deals effectively. Develop partnerships further, create commercial proposals that align with client needs, monitor and analyse market developments and trends, and identify and approach new opportunities. Achieve sales targets and clearly present and report your results.
HBO/WO working and thinking level with a commercial or technical background. At least 3 years of experience in a B2B sales role, ideally in the energy or electrical engineering sector. Strong communication skills in English (Dutch and/or German is a plus). Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to open new doors and close deals. Willingness to travel within Europe for client visits and project coordination.
A competitive salary package with performance-based bonus. Company car and travel expense reimbursement. A dynamic, international work environment with real responsibility. Flat organisational structure where your input shapes company direction. Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling energy company.
At Protrafo B.V., we are committed to an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe a diverse team leads to better and more innovative solutions. That's why we strongly encourage women and expats to apply, even if you don't meet all the listed criteria. We look forward to welcoming people from various backgrounds and perspectives to our team.
As an Energy Technician / Transformer Mechanic at Protrafo, you will carry out inspection and maintenance work on distribution and power transformers. You will work both at our company location in Emmen and on various project sites. This is a new position within Protrafo in close collaboration with one of our partners, giving you the freedom to help shape and optimize the role together with your trainer.
Protrafo B.V., based in Emmen, is a leading player in the energy sector and can be characterized as a dynamic scale-up company with a strong focus on the energy market, including many industrial clients. Our expertise lies in delivering innovative, high-quality transformer solutions combined with outstanding service that contributes to the energy transition. As a growing company, we offer a stimulating work environment where your input directly impacts our results.
Inspection, maintenance and minor repairs of distribution and power transformers on-site and at company location. Oil sampling and dissolved gas analysis (DGA). Thermal imaging and insulation resistance testing. Tap-changer inspection and servicing. Documentation and reporting of findings in line with IEC 60076 standards. Coordination with site operators and project managers.
MBO/HBO level technical education (electrical engineering or similar). Experience with high-voltage installations or transformer maintenance is an advantage. Willingness to work at project sites across the Netherlands and, occasionally, Europe. Valid driving licence. Hands-on attitude with attention to safety and quality standards. Knowledge of Dutch; English is a plus.
Competitive salary matching your experience and qualifications. Travel and expense reimbursement for all project-site work. Training and certification support (IEC, VCA, NEN). A close-knit team with real responsibility from day one. Room to grow as Protrafo expands its service operations across Europe.
At Protrafo B.V., we are committed to an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe a diverse team contributes to better and more innovative solutions. That's why we strongly encourage women and expats to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement. We look forward to welcoming people from different backgrounds and perspectives to our team.
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