Environmental Internship – Water Treatment (m/w/x)

Lutosa; Leuze-en-Hainaut; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 8,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on internship

Experience in wastewater treatment

Guidance from experienced colleagues

Dual learning possible

Job summary

Lutosa in Belgium invites an enthusiastic Environmental Intern to gain hands-on experience in an industrial wastewater treatment setting. You will follow daily plant operations, collect samples, perform laboratory analyses and interpret results, contributing to a concrete optimisation project.

You will work closely with our environmental team, gaining exposure to fieldwork, laboratory tasks and the start-up of a new wastewater treatment plant, with dual-learning options depending on study

Qualifications

• You are studying Chemistry-Biochemistry, Chemistry-Environment or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Take samples and perform laboratory analyses.
• Interpret measurements and results.
• Calibrate and check probes.
• Inspect instruments and ensure proper functioning.
• Work on a concrete optimisation project and contribute to start-up of a new wastewater plant.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Independent worker

Industrial environment experience

Education

Chemistry-Biochemistry or Chemistry-Environment (Bachelor's/Master's)

Tools

Laboratory analyses techniques

Job description

Company

Lutosa, a Belgian success story for almost 50 years! With 1,000 employees across two production sites (Waregem and Leuze-en-Hainaut), we produce frozen and chilled fries, potato specialties and dehydrated potato flakes, enjoyed all over the world.

Company

Lutosa, a Belgian success story for almost 50 years! With 1,000 employees across two production sites (Waregem and Leuze-en-Hainaut), we produce frozen and chilled fries, potato specialties and dehydrated potato flakes, enjoyed all over the world. Thanks to our presence in 146 countries through 21 subsidiaries and sales offices, we proudly export 94% of our production. As part of the Canadian group McCain Foods, the world leader in frozen potato products, we benefit from the strength and expertise of a global player while maintaining our identity, know-how and Belgian roots. At Lutosa, you will join a family-oriented company with an international dimension, where team spirit, innovation and passion for our products are at the heart of everything we do. Working with us means developing your skills, taking on exciting challenges and collaborating with colleagues from diverse and inspiring backgrounds.

Join the Lutosa adventure and become part of our story!

Function

For our Waregem site, we are looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Intern who would like to gain practical experience in an industrial environment and develop their knowledge of water treatment and environmental technologies.

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to closely follow the day-to-day operation of our wastewater treatment plant.

You will combine hands-on experience in the field with laboratory analyses and will also have the opportunity to work independently on a concrete project.

A new wastewater treatment plant is currently being prepared for our Waregem site. This will also provide interesting opportunities to further investigate and optimise certain processes and installations.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring the day-to-day operation and performance of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Take samples and carry out laboratory analyses.
• Monitor and interpret measurements and results.
• Calibrate and check probes.
• Check instruments and measuring equipment and ensure that they are functioning correctly.
• Contribute to the practical monitoring and improvement of the wastewater treatment process. Work independently on a concrete optimisation project, depending on the needs and your interests. For example: analysing the operation of a centrifuge and investigating how to increase the dry matter content, reduce polymer consumption and/or optimise capacity.

Profile

• You are studying Chemistry-Biochemistry, Chemistry-Environment or a related field.
• Both Bachelor’s and Master’s students are welcome to apply.
• You are primarily looking for a hands‑on internship and enjoy working in the field.
• You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and feel comfortable working in an industrial environment.
• You are able to work independently and enjoy taking initiative.
• You have an analytical mindset and an interest in processes, measurements and optimisation.
• You speak good Dutch. You have a good basic knowledge of French and English and are able to communicate in both languages.

Offer

• A hands‑on internship in an industrial production environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience in wastewater treatment, laboratory analyses and environmental technologies.
• A varied combination of fieldwork, laboratory work and analysis
• .The opportunity to work independently on a concrete optimisation project.
• The opportunity to be involved in the start‑up of a new wastewater treatment plant.
• Personal guidance from experienced colleagues within the environmental team.
• An internship of at least 3 months, preferably 2 to 4 days per week, depending on the requirements of your study programme.
• Dual learning is also possible.