Junior Industrial Project Engineer (VIE) (Chemical / Process Engineering)

Are you a fresh graduate and looking for a place where you can make a difference? Join our VIE Program and develop your talents in our challenging and rewarding environment.

To strengthen ourCAPEX & Engineering Department for Europe, based in Limelette, Belgium, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Junior Industrial Project Engineer (VIE) .

About the role

As a Junior Industrial Project Engineer (VIE) , you willreport to ourEngineering Director, Europeand be part of the CAPEX & ENGINEERING Team, Europe . You will be responsible for developing, deploying, and sustaining an Improvement plan focused on upscaling Industrial Engineering Performance with a special emphasis on the large CAPEX projects of the Group, and in particular the ones to be developed in France. You will also work closely with the Process Engineering Manager on Industrial Projects to define theirbasis of design including the process safety aspect.

Your roleand responsibilities :

Support the Engineering Director, Europe to implement, and monitor a comprehensive improvement Plan aimed at enhancing Industrial Engineering performance across Lhoist Europe, and for the Lhoist South Europe Division manageddirectly from Grenoble, France.

Define the KPIs for measuring the past project performances and determining the mid and long termstargets for the future projects.

Define a process safety guide to choose the suitable methods for conducting process safety risk analysis for a new facility (project) or existing facility.

Propose an execution plan for delivering specific trainings aiming to reinforce Project management skills(Contract management, negotiation…) and technical Expertise (QHSE, Cost estimate and control,…).

Prepare the communication strategy and visual management for the deployment of the plan.

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the Improvement Plan.

About you :

Master’s in Chemical and / or Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field with a strong focus on Industrial management.

Good knowledge of the principles of project management for Industrial processes. Familiarity with Process safety principles and tools is a plus.

Willingness to work in a corporate industrial engineering environment.

Good knowledge in MS Excel.

Respecting deadlines and delivering tasks and projects on time.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Proactive and results-oriented approach with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

About the VIE Program

V.I.E. Program (volontariat international enentreprise), is an international graduate program that allows EU graduates working with a team of experts abroad.The program is minimum 1 year with a possibility of renewal and hire. By joining our VIE Program, you will have severalopportunities to work on projects that directly impact the organization and become a qualified professional in your field.

Why join Lhoist?

We are passionate about the business we have been in for more than a century. As a private company, we believe in continuity and look for people with a long-term vision to help us to grow. That could be you! At Lhoist, people matter. Our employees’ ongoing efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities as well as their achievements, have brought about our global success and growth. We appreciate and reward them for that.

Our 6.400 employees in more than 25 countries create everyday solutions for a sustainable future. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to plan ahead and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy takes into account our three major pillars of sustainable development : planet, people and profit.

At Lhoist, we have more than 50 nationalities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals to stand by our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger group.

Come and join us!