Plant Support Technician – (Refractory & Maintenance)

Job Title: Plant Support Technician – (Refractory & Maintenance)

Location: Gent, Belgium

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: €40,000

Hrs: 38hrs per week

Position Summary:

The Plant Support Technician – Refractory & Maintenance plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of a heavy industrial or steel plant facility. This position assists in maintaining refractory systems, mechanical components, and contributes to plant safety, efficiency, and productivity. The role involves hands-on technical work, coordination with supervisors, and a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

As the Plant Support Technician, your key responsibilities would be:

• Operate and Maintain machinery, adhering to the sites strict health & safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance tasks, including preventive and corrective actions and support the inspection, repair, and installation of refractory equipment.
• Operating plant equipment to ensure production schedules are met.
• Provide support during shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency maintenance.
• Work closely with the plant management team to implement safety and operational improvements.
• Conduct regular safety checks and comply with all HSE protocols and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of on-site contractors as required.
• Assist in monitor SMS operations including cost saving opportunities, maintenance issues, quality issues, monitor of raw materials and inventory costs.
• Ensure customers are continuously informed on their order progress/customer operational activities.

As the Plant Support Technician, you will have the following skills:

• Plant Operations and Production knowledge and experience - Experience of working in heavy industry (Quarrying, Aggregates, Asphalt, Steel)
• Ideally, have Refractory experience
• Exposure to some Mechanical/Industrial Maintenance experience/knowledge
• Strong knowledge of plant safety practices and procedures
• Good IT skills
• Customer service as will be face to face with the Client on site daily.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to travel to other sites and respond to callouts/overtime as needed – driving licence required.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to be part of a high-performing industrial team.
• Work in a critical role supporting safety, reliability, and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities in a niche industrial field.