Plant Operator

The Fluxys group; Zeebrugge; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Pension plan

Teleworking possibilities

Job summary

Fluxys is an international energy infrastructure group with 1,300 employees active in gas transmission, storage and LNG terminalling. The LNG terminal in Zeebrugge serves North-West Europe and connects to the UK, Netherlands and beyond.

As a Plant Operator you ensure safe, efficient operation of LNG storage, regasification and transhipment installations, report to the Shift Supervisor, and work closely with maintenance teams in a continuous shift environment.

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma in (electro)mechanics/electricity or equivalent experience.
• Preferably work experience in a process or energy environment.
• The ability to strictly follow procedures.
• A critical eye for questioning and optimising matters.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, independent decisions in crisis situations.
• A strong team spirit and sense of responsibility.
• A keen desire to learn and motivation to develop yourself further.
• Very good knowledge of Dutch and good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop machines such as pumps and compressors per dispatch programme.
• Secure equipment following existing instructions and procedures.
• Perform manipulations, tests and checks during LNG loading/unloading on jetty and ship.
• Supervise installations and carry out safety rounds.
• Report to Shift Supervisor or Panel Operator.
• Assist with loading LNG trucks.
• Follow SEVESO procedures and instructions.
• Be part of the safety intervention team.
• Develop proposals to optimise operational processes and submit to the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform minor control, inspection and maintenance work.

Skills

Procedural discipline

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team spirit

Willingness to learn

Dutch language

English language

Education

Secondary school diploma in (electro)mechanics/electricity or equivalent experience

Job description

Fluxys is an international energy infrastructure group with 1,300 employees active in gas transmission & storage and liquefied natural gas terminalling.

As a purpose-led company, we’re committed to fast-track the shift to a carbon neutral world. We explore new technologies and invest in infrastructure to accommodate hydrogen, biomethane, CO2 and other molecules for a climate neutral future.

The LNG terminal in Zeebrugge is the gateway for the supply of LNG (liquefied natural gas) in North-West Europe. LNG unloaded at the terminal can be redistributed for purchase on the Belgian market, traded on Hub Zeebrugge or transported to other end-user markets in all directions: the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, France and Southern Europe.

We are looking for a Plant Operator (m/f/x) for the LNG Terminal in Zeebrugge.

Job purpose

A Plant Operator at the LNG terminal in Zeebrugge ensures the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the installations for the storage, regasification and transhipment of LNG. The role contributes directly to a reliable energy supply through the meticulous implementation of procedures and proactive cooperation with colleagues and maintenance teams.

Your responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor or Panel Operator, you will perform the following tasks:
• you will start and stop machines such as pumps and compressors in accordance with, among other things, the dispatch programme and the loading and unloading of ships
• you will actively help to secure equipment in accordance with existing instructions and procedures
• you will perform manipulations, tests and checks during the loading or unloading of an LNG ship, both on the jetty and on board the LNG ship
• you supervise the installations and carry out inspection and safety rounds for this purpose.
• you report on this to the Shift Supervisor or the Panel Operator
• You assist with the loading of LNG trucks
• You follow the procedures and instructions that apply to a SEVESO company
• You are part of the safety intervention team for the installations
• You develop proposals for optimising and improving operational processes and submit them to the Shift Supervisor
• You perform minor control, inspection and maintenance work

About you

• A secondary school diploma in (electro)mechanics/electricity or equivalent experience
• Preferably work experience in a process or energy environment
• The ability to strictly follow procedures
• A critical eye for questioning and optimising matters
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, independent decisions in crisis situations
• A strong team spirit and sense of responsibility
• A keen desire to learn and motivation to develop yourself further
• Very good knowledge of Dutch and good knowledge of English

This position also requires:

• Inclusion in a continuous shift system (early/late/night/day/weekend)
• A driving licence B

Why should you apply?

We offer a very attractive package of extra-legal benefits including a.o.: collective premiums, meal vouchers, hospitalisation and outpatient care insurance for the whole family, 33 holidays, intervention of 30% on your energy bill, pension plan, as well as the possibility of teleworking (depending on the role).

But above all:

• Contribute and innovate towards a carbon-neutral world
• Develop and shape a brilliant career in a fast-growing international group
• Showcase your strong appetite to contribute towards an array of dynamic projects that challenge your intellect