OTR Project Engineer

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:
In this challenging role you are responsible for project execution of our chemical water treatment dosing, measurement & control portfolio projects in primarily Belgium, Netherland, with occasional travel to support other regions in North-East Europe. This allows our customers to reduce their water usage & improve their energy efficiency. You provide electrical & mechanical solutions with support of the design & construction team
and work directly with the commercial & service teams and our customers. The OTR Project Engineer is a professional service provider.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Comply with integrity and safety as required by Veolia policies
• Comply with Veolia WTS quality standards and initiatives
• After PO has been received:
  • Attend / arrange project kick-off meeting with customer, commercial team, OTR Design engineer(s), OTR Project Manager
  • Attend / arrange project kick-off meeting with suppliers
  • Review planning of site works with OTR Project Manager. For small projects the OTR Project Engineer creates the planning.
  • Become familiar with the scope by learning the technical package prepared by the OTR Design team (electrical drawing, I/O list, P&ID, GA drawing, etc.). For small projects this is prepared by the OTR Project Engineer.
  • Manage construction on-site:
    • Arrange work permits or other documentation required
    • Comply with work permits
    • In case of working with subcontractors: Daily EHS heads-up and reminder for Last Minute Risk Assessment
    • Arrange scaffolding, electricity, water and other facilities where needed with customer
    • Attend site inspection arranged by OTR Project Manager. For small projects this is done by the OTR Project Engineer. 
    • Answer customer questions on site when needed
    • Communicate on-site with customer potential issues we see for executing the project in time or safety concerns
    • Stop all works in case of an unexpected or unacceptable safety risk
    • Execute project in timing agreed with customer ▪ Supervise subcontractor(s) used for execution of the job
    • Perform site commissioning & training to customer & commercial team
    • Do troubleshooting together with OTR Project Manager in case of issues
    • Management of issues under warranty together with OTR Project Manager
• Communication is professionally with customers / employees to explain design an documentation
• Support OTR Design Engineers in case needed and depending on workload
• Support Repair & Maintenance Technician in case needed and depending on workload
• Back-up for Repair & Maintenance Technician
• Travel outside of the geographic area when needed
• Participating in the local team meetings to share best practices

Qualifications

Qualifications preferred to do this role:

• The candidate has a degree in electro engineering / process automation or proven knowledge / experience.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in Dutch and English, both orally and in writing. German / French is a plus.
• Time management skills.
• Can do attitude and no 9.00 to 17.00 mentality
• You can work in a high-profile environment with clear targets & deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Affinity with mid – heavy & large industry.
• IT competent (AutoCAD, MS Project, Visio, ..) is a plus
• Willing to travel within Germany, Belgium & Netherlands frequently, and outside if needed.
• Good problem-solving capability.
• Team player

Experience preferred to do this role:
3...5 years experience is a plus

Skills preferred to do this role:

• Knowledge and proven ability in the execution of long-term service agreements.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of HSE regulations and HSE policies in the industrial environment.
• Interacts well with external and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of water & process treatment technologies.

We offer you:

• Good secondary conditions such as a company car, good pension scheme, travel expenses scheme, telephone and laptop, vacation days + ADV days
• A competitive salary
• Permanent appointment
• Possibility to grow to Project Manager, technical expert, Design Engineer, leadership or other position
• On-line & classroom learning platforms and on the job training with various options as career path

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.