P&M Student Contract

Westinghouse Electric Company; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westinghouse Electric Company in Nivelles is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join the Pump & Motor Platform Methods Department. This role involves optimizing maintenance processes and implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Master's degree in a relevant field and has a background in maintenance or related technical areas. The apprenticeship provides valuable hands-on experience in a nuclear industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Previous technical qualification in maintenance or engineering field.
• Interest in maintenance methodologies and analytical tools.

Responsabilités

• Identify and prioritize critical equipment.
• Develop technical equipment data sheets.
• Participate in maintenance activities and provide technical support.

Connaissances

Mechanical knowledge

Electromechanical knowledge

Hands-on maintenance experience

CMMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Formation

Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Electromechanics or Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Westinghouse Electric Company leads the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

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. Building on a previous technical background in maintenance, you will take an active role in the optimization and structuring of maintenance processes, with a particular focus on the implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to combine maintenance engineering, project management, reliability improvement, and field operations within a demanding industrial and nuclear environment.

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).

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

• 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

• 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

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