Metallurgist

Veolia Environnement SA; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer for the European Customer Analytical Services - Technology Centre of Excellence. You will perform root cause investigations of metallurgical failures and assess corrosion mechanisms across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, analyzing samples from refinery and water treatment operations.

You will lead experiments, operate SEM-EDXA and other instruments, prepare detailed reports, and support Technology and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of metallurgical laboratory experience, including leading failure analysis investigations
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills suitable for all organizational levels
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong computer proficiency and comfort working in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage priorities
• Fluency in English
• Pro-active behaviour and professional reporting to customers
• Excellent problem-solving capability

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive metallurgical failure analyses and corrosion mechanism assessments, gathering necessary process information and determining required analytical approaches
• Act as the technical go-to for metallurgical evaluations and materials selection, providing consulting support across the organization
• Operate the SEM-EDXA and other analytical instrumentation to support metallurgical examinations
• Execute failure analysis investigations on membrane systems (RO, filtration membranes), delivering clear findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with other laboratory departments to gather comprehensive analytical data
• Prepare detailed analytical reports and provide high-level technical input to Technology and Commercial teams
• Deliver work on schedule in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining compliance with EHS policies
• Take ownership of customer application and R&D projects on membrane systems, including planning, execution, and reporting

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

SEM-EDXA

LabWare LIMS

Job description

As part of the Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals with the same goal: solving the world's most complex challenges in water scarcity, quality, productivity, environment and energy. We are always looking for passionate and creative people to help us with this mission!

Job Description

In this hands-on position with the European Customer Analytical Services - Technology Centre of Excellence, you will perform root cause investigations into metallurgical failures and assess corrosion mechanisms. Serving clients throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, you will analyze samples from hydrocarbon process and water treatment operations—such as petroleum refineries, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and boilers. Your expertise in metallurgy and failure analysis will directly drive critical materials and reliability decisions across water and hydrocarbon process systems.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive metallurgical failure analyses and corrosion mechanism assessments, gathering necessary process information and determining required analytical approaches to determine root causes of failures in industrial water and hydrocarbon process systems

Act as the technical go-to for metallurgical evaluations and materials selection, providing consulting support across the organization

Operate the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM-EDXA) and other analytical instrumentation to support metallurgical examinations

Execute failure analysis investigations on membrane systems (reverse osmosis, ultra-/nanfiltration membranes, flat sheet and spiral wound, as well as hollow fibre configurations), delivering clear findings and recommendations

Collaborate with other laboratory departments (organic analyses, microbiological examinations, etc.) to gather comprehensive analytical data

Prepare detailed, professional analytical reports and provide high-level technical input to Technology and Commercial teams

Deliver work on schedule in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining compliance with all EHS policies and procedures

Take ownership of customer application and R&D projects on membrane systems, including planning, execution, and reporting

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Minimum 3 years of metallurgical laboratory experience, including leading failure analysis investigations (academic and/or industrial/commercial)

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills suitable for all organizational levels

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Strong computer proficiency and comfort working in a high-volume environment

Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage priorities

Fluency in English

Pro-active behaviour and professional reporting to customers

Excellent problem-solving capability

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with tools and instrumentation such as: digital photography, saws/cut-off wheels, cleaning equipment, hardness testing, metallographic microscopes, SEM-EDXA, stereomicroscopes, micrometers, sample preparation equipment, and related hand tools

Experience using LabWare LIMS

Knowledge of industrial water treatment processes and experience performing failure analyses tied to industrial water or process systems

General programming knowledge

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.