Plant Operations Engineer – Continuous Improvement

Ash. Spec. Belgium BVBA; Doel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Specialties Belgium seeks an Operations Engineer to support production at the Doel-Beveren site, drive improvements, and collaborate with maintenance and process engineering teams. You will analyze processes, implement corrective actions, and help minimize downtime and quality losses.

The role reports to the Operations & Maintenance Manager. A Master in Chemistry and strong analytical/problem-solving skills are essential, with a collaborative, proactive mindset and strong communication

Qualifications

• Master in Chemistry or equivalent with strong analytical emphasis.
• Experience in process, project or production engineering is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support production to minimize downtime and quality losses.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Act as a hub between departments and coordinate resources.
• Contribute to shutdown/startup planning and engineering projects.
• Provide training and daily support to operators on technical issues.
• Participate in root cause analyses for safety, environment, and quality.
• Prepare internal and external audits and inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical mindset

Organized

Stress-resilient

Education

Master in Chemistry

Job description

Ashland Specialties Belgium seeks an Operations Engineer to support production at the Doel-Beveren site, drive improvements, and collaborate with maintenance and process engineering teams. You will analyze processes, implement corrective actions, and help minimize downtime and quality losses.

The role reports to the Operations & Maintenance Manager. A Master in Chemistry and strong analytical/problem-solving skills are essential, with a collaborative, proactive mindset and strong communication