P&M Student Contract

Laveer Engineering; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 14 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Westinghouse Electric Belgium invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice in Nivelles. You will join the Pump & Motor Methods Department to support maintenance activity development and CMMS deployment in a nuclear workshop.

The program runs from mid-September 2026 to mid-June 2027, with alternating weeks in the company and in academic training. You should be pursuing a Master’s degree and have a strong base in maintenance, electromechanics, and data management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on maintenance experience or strong practical background is preferred.
• Strong Excel and data management skills are desirable.

Responsabilités

• Support the design and deployment of a CMMS in the Pump & Motor workshop.
• Develop and structure technical data sheets for equipment.
• Organize spare parts references, criticality, and inventory levels.
• Define preventive maintenance frequencies using manufacturer data, historical data, FMEA, and reliability studies.
• Develop automated maintenance reminder systems and integrate data into the CMMS.
• Ensure long-term reliability and sustainability of the maintenance system.

Connaissances

Mechanical knowledge

Electromechanical

CMMS exposure

Excel

Data management

Root Cause Analysis

Formation

Master’s in Maintenance Eng

Bachelor's in Maintenance/Electromechanics

Outils

CMMS systems

Description du poste

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Overall Mission

As part of the development and continuous improvement of maintenance activities, Westinghouse Electric Belgium is looking for a Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join the Pump & Motor Platform Methods Department in Nivelles.

Apprenticeship Details

• Position: Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Master's Degree)
• Location: Nivelles, Belgium
• Department: Pump & Motor Methods Department
• Duration: Mid-September 2026 to Mid-June 2027
• Schedule: Alternating one week in the company / one week in academic training

Main Project

Implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

You will lead the design, structuring, and deployment of a maintenance management system for the key equipment used in the Pump & Motor workshop.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Identifying and prioritizing critical equipment.
• Developing comprehensive technical equipment data sheets.
• Structuring spare parts management, including references, criticality, and inventory levels.
• Defining and justifying preventive maintenance frequencies using:
  • Manufacturer recommendations
  • Historical maintenance data
  • FMEA analyses
  • Reliability studies
• Developing an automated maintenance reminder system through CMMS and notification tools.
• Configuring and integrating maintenance data into the CMMS.
• Ensuring long-term consistency, reliability, and sustainability of the maintenance system.

Additional Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Field Support

• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support to field maintenance teams.
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
• Conduct preliminary troubleshooting and first-level interventions when possible.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Apply maintenance methodologies and analytical tools such as:
  • FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Reliability-centered approaches
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, availability, and maintenance costs.

Maintenance Methods Development

• Support the standardization of maintenance practices.
• Improve the quality and structure of technical data.
• Participate in the development of maintenance management tools and methods.

Safety & Compliance

• Integrate safety requirements into maintenance plans.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard analysis activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety and quality standards.

Knowledge Management

• Monitor interventions performed by external contractors.
• Capture and capitalize technical feedback, including:
  • Failure modes
  • Replaced components
  • Lessons learned
  • Best practices
• Support the Methods Department on various engineering and maintenance projects.

Accountabilities

• Successfully deploy a structured and operational CMMS system.
• Improve reliability and availability of critical workshop equipment.
• Optimize spare parts management processes.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of maintenance practices.
• Support the collection and preservation of technical knowledge and field experience.

Working Environment

You Will Work In a Mixed Environment Involving Both

• Workshop and field activities within a nuclear industrial facility
• Office-based engineering and maintenance methods activities

You Will Collaborate With

• Maintenance teams
• Methods engineers
• Production personnel
• External service providers
• Technical experts

As part of the nuclear environment, the workshop is located within a controlled area. Medical examinations and radiation monitoring will be conducted by the Radiation Protection Department throughout the apprenticeship.

Profile

Education

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous technical qualification (Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, or equivalent) in:
  • Maintenance
  • Electromechanics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Related technical field

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electromechanical knowledge.
• Hands-on maintenance experience is essential.
• Interest or experience with CMMS systems.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
• Knowledge of or interest in:
  • FMEA
  • Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Lean methodologies
  • Root Cause Analysis

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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