Project Engineer

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunity 

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, producing sustainably, fighting against insecurity and facilitating access to renewable energy.  His offering to enterprises, States and public bodies comes in the form of services and associated equipment for the energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure sectors.
John Cockerill is a global player in the energy transition. With more than 200 years of experience in energy and industry, he is now developing innovative technological solutions that contribute to the decarbonization of human activities, whether it is a question of developing new production capacities of 'electricity from renewable energies, to store green electricity or to optimize the energy efficiency of existing power plants and industrial equipment. It adapts its technologies and expertise to the specific needs of its energy and industrial customers. Thanks to its electrolysers, with the largest capacities in the world (from 5 to 1000 Nm³/ h), it meets the growing hydrogen needs of the mobility, industry and energy markets. John Cockerill is thus making his technological contribution to the fight against climate change. 
 

Context of need

Driven by the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group’s primary mission is to meet the needs of its time by developing large-scale technological solutions. Its contribution to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defense, industry, the environment, transport and infrastructures.
Our mission is to facilitate access to renewable energy, fight against insecurity, produce sustainably, preserve natural resources and contribute to greener mobility. To accomplish this mission and to bring our group's entrepreneurial culture to life, five values guide our actions: innovation, commitment, responsibility, customer focus and humanity.
John Cockerill Energy Solutions is hiring a Project Engineer (m/f/x) to reinforce its Execution department. The position is based in Seraing (Belgium).

Your mission and responsibilities

The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution of the project he/she is in charge of under the responsibility of the Technical Project Manager with the following responsibilities:

o    Technical contract analysis
o    Application of the Design Process,
o    Coordination of internal and external design teams,
o    Defense of John Cockerill’s interests in an appropriate way in front of Customers and Suppliers,
o    Preparation of RFQ (Request for Quotation) packages for the Purchase department
o    Technical negotiations with Suppliers,
o    Follow up of the engineering of the Suppliers,
o    Key point of contact for mechanical erection and commissioning advisors on site,
o    Technical risks assessments,
o    Application of internal standards and good practices,
o    Promotion of quality, efficiency and productivity to meet business objectives and goals,
o    Prioritization of tasks,
o    Promotion and implementation of continuous improvement.

Reporting

 The Project Engineer is involved in the following processes:
o    Project KOM,
o    Project Design Review,
o    Project Review meetings,
o    Project progress meetings,
o    Project technical coordination meetings.

Profil

The Project Engineer has a generalist profile. He/She must be available for temporary missions, sometimes on short notice, including international travel.

Your experiences and technical skills:

•    Chimical, electromecanical, mechanical engineer or equivalent
•    Generalist profile with 3 or 5 years' experience in project execution
•    PMBOK-PMI principle is a plus
•    Analysis of contractual requirements in regards with internal standards as well as application of internal technical choices
•    Understanding of international codes and norms (mainly ASME, EN and ISO)
•    Understanding of basic design of the products of the Business
•    Understanding of P&ID’s and product processes
•    Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
•    Understanding of product and organization interfaces
•    Mastery of English is essential, French is mandatory

You can't master everything Count on our onboarding period (3 to 6 months) to meet your colleagues and their role, as well as to get familiar with our internal standards, our tools, our processes.

Your soft skills

•    Organization & Coordination: you work with different functions and different suppliers, with deadlines to meet
•    Communication & Presentation: it’s your daily job to create bonds and to pass on information, and you can even do it internationally
•    Decision-making & Problem-solving: you are often confronted with different options, for which some unknowns remain
•    Working under pressure: you must make decisions… It is not always easy with projects worth tens of millions. But you know risk-taking is sometimes necessary to move the project forward and you can handle it
•    Global viewer: large-scale projects require a broad vision.

Our offer

•    An international experience with occasional travels to customers’ sites if necessary
•    Working on various projects: one project is not the other. You will acquire new skills and new knowledge, you will work with new suppliers from new countries for each new project. No room for boredom
•    A friendly and supportive work environment
•    Flexibility: for the beginning, you will be physically present in order to integrate and immerse yourself in the John Cockerill culture but the rest will be flexible
•    A department with a solid foundation, with well-established documentation: a real learning aid
 

Your career

John Cockerill offers you more than just a job or a career. It's an opportunity to work on attractive projects. It's a chance to be part of tomorrow's world You'll have the chance to get to grips with the very concrete, very technical aspects of projects, but also the opportunity to be creative and come up with innovative solutions Are you up for the challenge?
We offer you a career in a dynamic and ambitious group, aware of the value of its first resource, its employees. This opportunity is a gateway to a future that you will be responsible for creating in our mutual interest.