Project Engineer

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join them We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR

Job function

Project Management

Position type

Full time

Site

Kartuizersweg 6a, 2550 Kontich

Do you want to contribute to the further development of GEA services and sustainable solutions at the most beautiful customers in the food industry in Belgium? Do you like having a lot of freedom and managing to achieve your goals responsibly? Do you like technology in the process industry? Are you ambitious and energetic? Then we have a suitable job for you For our site Kontich in Belgium we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Project Engineer.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the engineering team. You will support the Project Managers and also take responsibility yourself for the execution of projects in the dairy, beverage and food industry (process engineering, piping, installation valves and pumps).

Part of the job is done in the office:

Calculating and preparing quotations and budget requests (preparing P&IDs, material lists, cost calculations).

Requesting quotes for materials and subcontractors.

Creating equipment lists.

Preparing process descriptions, manuals and documentation.

Ordering materials (valves, stainless steel piping, instrumentation, etc.).

Part of the job is done at customers' premises:

On-site follow-up of mechanical teams (welders) as site supervisor when needed.

On-site follow-up of subcontractors (insulation companies, electrical work contractors, etc.).

Ordering the necessary assembly material (bends, flanges, piping supports, etc.).

Safety: conducting site inspections, toolbox meetings, drawing up and managing project safety plans.

Start-up of installations (I/O testing, water testing, product testing).

Your profile and qualifications:

• You have a professional bachelor's degree in a technical field such as food technology, (bio)chemistry, process technology, electromechanics.
• You are customer-oriented and creative and can switch quickly when required.
• You have a VOL-VCA or are willing to obtain one.
• You have an affinity with process technology; experience in the sector is an advantage.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.

Our offer:

You will naturally work with the nicest colleagues and most beautiful clients in the process industry. The following conditions are added to this:

The opportunity to be yourself and to continuously develop (partly due to our extensive internal training and education opportunities).

• A more than competitive salary.
• A laptop, telephone and company car.
• And above all, a position within a very internationally oriented, but also demanding organization with various career opportunities.

What happens once your application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.

If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.