Edgar van Rijswijk<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>10 July 2025<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\u00a0Edgar van Rijswijk is proud of the impact he can make at Beekenkamp<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>A<\/span>fter his previous job, Edgar was ready for a new challenge, one where no day would be the same. Through a recruitment agency, he came into contact with Beekenkamp and was introduced to the role of Energy Manager. It wasn\u2019t a position he had specifically been looking for, but when he read the job description, he felt it might be a perfect fit. At his previous employer, Westland Infra, he had already gained experience in the energy sector, though not specifically in horticulture.<\/p>\nNow, Edgar has been working as Energy Manager at Beekenkamp Group for over two years. His work revolves around numbers, trading, and making smart decisions. \u2018It sometimes feels like a game,\u201d he says enthusiastically. \u201cSometimes it\u2019s more cost-effective to run the CHP (combined heat and power) in the evening, other times in the morning. You\u2019re constantly buying and selling electricity and other resources at the right moment. That puzzle keeps it fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Edgar is also involved in many projects at Beekenkamp Group, such as integrating geothermal energy or installing LED luminaires to save energy at production sites. Sometimes he leads a project, other times he provides input on payback periods or energy savings. He does this work for all Beekenkamp Group locations in the Netherlands, which brings variety and broad involvement. \u201cIt\u2019s great to work with different people at various locations. It really feels like we\u2019re all working together toward the best result. That\u2019s what makes my job so rewarding,\u201d Edgar shares.<\/p>\n
He also regularly visits other Beekenkamp sites to review the monthly energy performance. \u201cWe often brainstorm together about how we can improve things further, whether it\u2019s projects in the boiler house or in the greenhouses. That variety makes my job even more interesting, alongside the office work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>If Edgar could switch roles for a day, he would choose to work in cultivation. \u201cI\u2019d love to better understand how plant growth works and the role of light and heat in that process. After all, Beekenkamp Group is all about plants and flowers, so it would be valuable to learn more about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outside of work, Edgar loves to play sports. He plays field hockey in his free time and is an active member of the staff association. \u201cThe best event? A boat trip with the colleagues! The atmosphere and fun really make it special. And that great vibe isn\u2019t just outside of work, it\u2019s definitely something you feel in the workplace too.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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10 July 2025<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\u00a0Edgar van Rijswijk is proud of the impact he can make at Beekenkamp<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>A<\/span>fter his previous job, Edgar was ready for a new challenge, one where no day would be the same. Through a recruitment agency, he came into contact with Beekenkamp and was introduced to the role of Energy Manager. It wasn\u2019t a position he had specifically been looking for, but when he read the job description, he felt it might be a perfect fit. At his previous employer, Westland Infra, he had already gained experience in the energy sector, though not specifically in horticulture.<\/p>\n
Now, Edgar has been working as Energy Manager at Beekenkamp Group for over two years. His work revolves around numbers, trading, and making smart decisions. \u2018It sometimes feels like a game,\u201d he says enthusiastically. \u201cSometimes it\u2019s more cost-effective to run the CHP (combined heat and power) in the evening, other times in the morning. You\u2019re constantly buying and selling electricity and other resources at the right moment. That puzzle keeps it fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Edgar is also involved in many projects at Beekenkamp Group, such as integrating geothermal energy or installing LED luminaires to save energy at production sites. Sometimes he leads a project, other times he provides input on payback periods or energy savings. He does this work for all Beekenkamp Group locations in the Netherlands, which brings variety and broad involvement. \u201cIt\u2019s great to work with different people at various locations. It really feels like we\u2019re all working together toward the best result. That\u2019s what makes my job so rewarding,\u201d Edgar shares.<\/p>\n
He also regularly visits other Beekenkamp sites to review the monthly energy performance. \u201cWe often brainstorm together about how we can improve things further, whether it\u2019s projects in the boiler house or in the greenhouses. That variety makes my job even more interesting, alongside the office work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>If Edgar could switch roles for a day, he would choose to work in cultivation. \u201cI\u2019d love to better understand how plant growth works and the role of light and heat in that process. After all, Beekenkamp Group is all about plants and flowers, so it would be valuable to learn more about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outside of work, Edgar loves to play sports. He plays field hockey in his free time and is an active member of the staff association. \u201cThe best event? A boat trip with the colleagues! The atmosphere and fun really make it special. And that great vibe isn\u2019t just outside of work, it\u2019s definitely something you feel in the workplace too.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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