Job Title: Plant Support Specialist
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Location: Gent, Belgium
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Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
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Salary: €40,000
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Hrs: 38hrs per week
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Position Summary:
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The Plant Support Specialist 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.
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About the Role:
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* Operate and maintain machinery, adhering to 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.
* Monitor SMS operations, including cost-saving opportunities, maintenance issues, quality issues, raw materials, and inventory costs.
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About You:
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* 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 skills, interacting with clients 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
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Why Apply:
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* 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