Metallurgist

Veolia; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to perform root cause investigations into metallurgical failures and assess corrosion mechanisms across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will analyze samples from hydrocarbon and water treatment operations, driving reliability decisions in water and hydrocarbon systems.

You will operate SEM-EDXA and other tools, lead failure analyses on membranes, and collaborate with multiple labs to deliver thorough reports and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of metallurgical laboratory experience, including leading failure analyses.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills for all levels.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Pro-active reporting to customers and excellent problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metallurgical failure analyses and corrosion mechanism assessments.
• Act as the technical go-to for metallurgical evaluations and materials selection.
• Operate SEM-EDXA and other analytical instrumentation for metallurgical exams.
• Perform failure analyses on membrane systems and deliver clear findings.
• Collaborate with organic analyses and microbiological teams for data gathering.
• Prepare detailed analytical reports for Technology and Commercial teams.
• Deliver work on schedule in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with EHS compliance.
• Take ownership of customer application and R&D projects on membrane systems.

Skills

Metallurgical engineering

Materials science

Failure analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Project leadership

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

SEM-EDXA

Laboratory instrumentation

Metallographic microscopes

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.