HVAC & Plant Reliability Engineer for Cleanroom & Photonics

Thema Foundries; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International workplace with English

Job summary

Thema Foundries in Belgium seeks a Plant & Facilities Engineer (HVAC) to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of cooling water, HVAC, compressed air, and vacuum systems in a high‑tech production environment. You will lead preventive maintenance, analyze data, and drive projects for continuous improvement.

Fluency in Dutch and English is required; French is a plus. You will supervise technicians, collaborate with contractors, and participate in on-call rotations to maintain uptime and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HVAC, cooling water, compressed air, and vacuum systems in a process industry environment.
• Experience in supervising, coaching, and managing contractors.
• High standards regarding maintenance quality, operational excellence, and safety.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a team-oriented mindset.
• Qualification as an Environmental Coordinator Level A and/or Prevention Advisor is a significant asset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Define and execute projects that drive continuous improvements in reliability, capacity, and sustainability.
• Identify the root causes of complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor installations and strive to achieve maximum uptime and operational continuity.
• Train, coach, and support Plant & Facilities Technicians.
• Prepare reports related to environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Evaluate external service providers and contractors based on safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in an on-call duty rotation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance planning

Project management

Contractor supervision

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Thema Foundries in Belgium seeks a Plant & Facilities Engineer (HVAC) to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of cooling water, HVAC, compressed air, and vacuum systems in a high‑tech production environment. You will lead preventive maintenance, analyze data, and drive projects for continuous improvement.

Fluency in Dutch and English is required; French is a plus. You will supervise technicians, collaborate with contractors, and participate in on-call rotations to maintain uptime and