Description
As a Support & Development Engineer, you play a key role in driving our company's success. You are responsible for upholding the highest health and safety standards on the shop floor, while working closely with colleagues on end-to-end projects. With a strong focus on the EAF-AOD area, you are actively involved in daily operations, coordinate training of employees, leading improvement initiatives, and developing innovative solutions that enhance the steel plant's performance and reinforce our market-leading position.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the daily monitoring and reporting of the EAF and AOD process
* Maintains in-depth knowledge of the EAF and AOD operation, auxiliary installations, and the overall steel plant layout and workflow
* Acts as a safety ambassador, demonstrating exemplary safety leadership and setting the standard on the steel plant shop floor
* Leads and supports continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and address operational bottlenecks
* Collaborates closely with HSE, production, process and maintenance departments to achieve project and operational objectives
* Initiate, coordinate, and successfully complete projects related to ARMP framework, more specific 5S and Autonomous Maintenance, ensuring proper implementation, follow-up, and sustainable results
* Provides technical support and guidance to colleagues, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration
* Initiates, develops, and executes CAPEX and improvement projects from concept through completion
* Ensures all project and process documentation is accurate, up to date, and maintained for transparency and traceability
* Monitors project progress to ensure timely execution in compliance with all applicable standards and deadlines
* Keeps up to date with relevant industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance project outcomes
Qualifications
Qualifications
* Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience as an engineer in an industrial plant setting
* Result-oriented with excellent people management skills to lead and motivate operation teams
* Highly production-minded, with a clear focus on output, efficiency, and continuity.
* Strong team player with the ability to think creatively and solve problems
* Deep understanding and commitment to health and safety as a core company value
* Hands-on approach with a willingness to be present on the shop floor daily
* Analytical thinking to make informed decisions and communicate them effectively
* Aspiration and capability to evolve into an Operations Responsible role
* Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English; French and German are an asset
* Valid work authorization for Belgium is mandatory