Energy & Utilities Engineer

INEOS Group; Jemeppe-Sur-Meuse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Inovyn in Belgium seeks an Energy & Utilities Engineer to operate and transform one of the country’s largest industrial energy systems at the Jemeppe-sur-Sambre site. You will bridge operations, engineering, markets and sustainability to ensure reliable, cost-efficient energy supply.

You will manage the CHP plant, gas turbines, boilers, and utility networks; drive energy performance, decarbonization initiatives, and energy-market optimization while coaching colleagues and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering and exposure to industrial energy systems.
• Experience with CHP, power generation assets, or utilities operations.
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze complex data and drive changes.

Responsibilities

• Support management and optimization of the site's energy and utility systems.
• Lead energy-efficiency initiatives and decarbonization projects.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and commercial teams.
• Forecasting and planning for energy markets and contracts.

Skills

Energy systems

Industrial energy

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

INEOS Inovyn is Europe's leading producer of vinyls and in the top three worldwide. With an annual turnover of €5.1 billion, INEOS Inovyn has circa 4,300 employees and manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe.

INEOS Inovyn’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. INEOS Inovyn's annual commercial production volume is circa 10 million tonnes.

The Energy & Utilities Engineer helps operate and transform one of belgium's largest Industrial energy systems

At our Jemeppe-sur-Sambre site, energy and utilities are critical enablers of industrial performance.

Our department is responsible for managing an energy ecosystem comparable to a small utility company, including:

• a 100 MW combined heat and power plant with two LM6000 gas turbines; a steam turbine and industrial boilers;
• electricity and natural gas procurement;
• participation in electricity markets and flexibility mechanisms;
• water abstraction, treatment and effluent management facilities;
• site-wide energy efficiency and decarbonization programs.

Together, these activities support more than 2 TWh of annual energy consumption and an energy spend of approximately €100 million per year.

As part of a small expert team, you will contribute to the reliable, competitive and sustainable supply of energy and utilities while helping shape the site's long-term energy strategy.

What You Will Do

You will work at the interface between operations, engineering, markets and sustainability.

Energy & Utilities Operations

Support the management and optimization of the site's energy and utility systems, including:

• 100 MW CHP plant; 2 x LM6000 gas turbines; steam turbine and 3 boilers;
• 60 MW Solar plant
• water supply and treatment facilities;
• effluent treatment installations.

You will collaborate closely with our operational teams to resolve issues, improve performance and support long-term reliability.

Energy Performance & Continuous Improvement

Using monitoring and analytics tools, you will:

• identify performance deviations and improvement opportunities;
• develop and implement energy-efficiency initiatives;
• support operating teams in achieving measurable results;
• transform operational data into actionable recommendations.

Our energy management program has already generated more than €2 million per year in recurring savings, with many additional opportunities currently under development.

Projects & Decarbonization

You will contribute to the identification, evaluation and implementation of projects such as:

• waste heat recovery;
• process electrification;
• renewable energy integration;
• steam system optimization;
• energy flexibility solutions.

You will help build the roadmap that supports the site's long-term decarbonization ambitions.

Energy Markets & Commercial Optimization

You will participate in:

• electricity and gas contract management;
• optimization of on-site generation assets;
• flexibility and ancillary services markets;
• forecasting and operational planning;
• evaluation of new market opportunities.

Team & Stakeholder Support

As part of a lean organization, you will also contribute to:

• technical coaching and knowledge transfer;
• contractor and service provider management;
• collaboration with production, maintenance and corporate teams.

What We Are Looking For

Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Energy, Process Engineering or similar).

We are seeking an engineer who is excited by complex industrial systems and motivated by the opportunity to create tangible operational, financial and environmental impact.

Several years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• industrial energy systems;
• utilities operations;
• CHP or power generation assets;
• technical project management.

No candidate is expected to be an expert in every domain. What matters most is your ability to learn quickly, think analytically and take ownership of complex challenges.

Who You Are

• Curious and analytical.
• Comfortable working with complex industrial systems and large datasets.
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership.
• Effective at influencing stakeholders and driving change.
• Results-oriented and motivated by continuous improvement.
• Professional proficiency in French and English.

Why Join Us?

• Influence the performance of one of Belgium's largest industrial energy systems.
• Work on assets and problems rarely encountered in a single role.
• Contribute directly to energy transition and decarbonization.
• Combine operations, engineering, strategy and market activities.
• Join a small team where your decisions have visible impact.
• Develop skills spanning industrial utilities, power generation, data analytics, energy markets and sustainability.

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