Lead Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer
Location: Olen, BelgiumStart Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Annually Renewable Assignment (Long-term collaboration foreseen)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full-time, with 2 days remote work per week (minimum 3 days onsite presence required after induction period)
Project Description
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) discipline from feasibility studies through commissioning and handover.
- Make technical decisions regarding materials and applications, considering environmental factors.
- Collaborate closely with internal project teams (mechanical, site, design), the Project Manager, and external partners.
- Interpret and assess electrical diagrams and cable calculations (including in Caneco) and provide solutions where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with ATEX regulations throughout all relevant project phases.
- Support projects related to process installations (e.g., battery-related projects such as anode).
- Work from transformer level, focusing on low voltage with basic knowledge of high voltage.
- Prepare technical specifications and tender documents, define and monitor project budgets, and track planning and milestones.
- Correctly interpret SIL, PL, and Exi calculations to ensure functional safety and compliance.
- Be willing to travel occasionally within Europe and Asia for project follow-up.
Requirements
- Master's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a leading E&I role within process industry projects.
- Minimum 7 years of experience as an E&I Engineer in the process industry.
- Excellent knowledge of industrial instrumentation (pressure, flow, level measurements, etc.).
- Experience with project-based work in the process industry.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with ATEX guidelines and applications.
- Ability to interpret electrical diagrams (e.g., in EPLAN); drawing skills are not required.
- Experience with Caneco for cable calculations and interpretation.
- Proven experience interpreting SIL safety calculations.
- Basic knowledge of hardware and automation (no programming knowledge required).
Non-Technical Profile Requirements
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Solution-oriented mindset.
- Diplomatic approach and strong communication skills with different levels.
Language Skills
- Fluent in Dutch.
- Fluent in English.
- Other languages are a plus.