Plant & Facilities Engineer (HVAC)

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

As a Plant & Facilities Engineer (HVAC), you are technically responsible for ensuring the continuity, safety, and efficiency of utility systems within our high-tech manufacturing facility. Your focus is on the management and optimization of critical systems, including cooling water, HVAC, compressed air, and vacuum installations. By leveraging data analysis, preventive engineering, and project management, you minimize risks and ensure compliance with stringent cleanroom requirements.

Your 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.

Qualifications And Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HVAC, cooling water, compressed air, and vacuum systems within 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with Belgian industry standards.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge photonic semiconductor technologies.
• A dynamic and innovative production environment with strong growth potential.
• International workplace culture with English as the primary language.