Lead Plant Engineer

IHC Mining B.V.; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Home office allowance

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Training budget & IHC Academy

Gym access

Job summary

IHC Mining is seeking a Lead Plant Engineer in the Netherlands to translate process requirements into integrated, safe, and reliable plant designs. You will collaborate with process, piping, structural and electrical engineers to deliver practical layouts and robust engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include translating PFDs to plant configurations, developing piping concepts, coordinating disciplines, and participating in design reviews and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Higher professional education (BSc) or university degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in industrial plant engineering, process installations or heavy industrial projects.
• Sound understanding of process design principles and relationship between PFDs, P&IDs and physical layouts.
• Experience with equipment arrangement, piping routing and multidisciplinary plant design.

Responsibilities

• Translate PFDs into practical plant configurations and equipment layouts.
• Support development and review of P&IDs.
• Define plant layouts, equipment positioning and maintainability concepts.
• Develop piping routing concepts and coordinate interfaces with process and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate electrical routing with Electrical Engineers.
• Support structural engineering by defining loads and supports.
• Prepare design philosophies, equipment specs, layout drawings and interface docs.
• Ensure integration between process, mechanical, piping, structural and electrical disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and multidisciplinary workshops.
• Support commissioning and FAT/SAT activities and technical validation.

Skills

Industrial plant engineering

Process design principles

3D plant design tools

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AVEVA E3D

PDMS

Plant 3D

Job description

Lead Plant Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Plant Engineer with experience in industrial plant design who can translate process requirements into practical and well-engineered solutions. You will play a key role in the development of industrial installations, working closely with process, piping, structural and electrical engineers to create integrated designs that are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

What you’ll do

Contribute to the conceptual and basic design of industrial plants by transforming process requirements into integrated plant layouts and engineering solutions. You will support the development of process flow schemes, plant arrangements, piping concepts, equipment layouts and multidisciplinary design philosophies that provide the foundation for detailed engineering.

Responsibilities

• Translate Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) into practical plant configurations and equipment arrangements
• Support the development and review of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Define plant layouts, equipment positioning and maintainability concepts
• Develop piping routing concepts and coordinate interfaces with process and mechanical systems
• Coordinate electrical routing requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineers
• Support structural engineering activities by defining equipment loads, supporting structures and spatial requirements
• Prepare design philosophies, equipment specifications, layout drawings and interface documents
• Ensure integration between process, mechanical, piping, structural and electrical disciplines
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews and multidisciplinary workshops
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT activities and technical validation where required
• Contribute to technical delivery by coordinating work packages with international stakeholders and engineering partners
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within industrial plant design and engineering

What we’re looking for

• Higher professional education (BSc) or university degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in industrial plant engineering, process installations or heavy industrial projects
• Sound understanding of process design principles and the relationship between PFDs, P&IDs and physical plant layouts
• Experience with equipment arrangement, piping routing and multidisciplinary plant design
• Familiarity with structural concepts and coordination of supporting steel structures
• Experience working in industries such as mining, minerals processing, chemical, petrochemical, energy, offshore or industrial manufacturing
• Strong systems-thinking capability and ability to understand complex multidisciplinary interfaces
• Experience with 3D plant design environments such as AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or similar platforms
• Familiarity with relevant design codes and standards for piping and industrial installations
• Experience in greenfield and brownfield industrial projects
• Ability to work effectively in international project teams and coordinate stakeholders from multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage
• Based in the Netherlands or holding a valid EU work permit

Why join us?

Work on innovative projects that make a real impact.

Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.

Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What we offer

• Gross monthly salary between € 4.500 and +€ 6.600 plus 8% holiday allowance depending on relevant working experience
• Plenty of time off: 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC's success.
• Flexible working: A home office allowance of €2,45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.
• A solid pension plan through PME.
• Room to grow: Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to support your development.
• Health and energy: Unlimited access to our in-house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
• Royal IHC takes care of things you'd rather not worry about, but that are still important—such as disability insurance, partner pension, and the option to have additional healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.

About IHC Mining

At IHC Mining, we develop (innovative) solutions and equipment across dry- to wet mining, underwater remote mining, deep-sea mining, and urban mining. Supporting customers throughout the entire mining cycle is a core part of our work — from early-phase project evaluation studies, through engineering, delivery, and after‑sales support, all the way to mine closure.

Within this global playing field, the needs of mining customers are translated into fully integrated solutions, achieved through close collaboration with colleagues in Brazil, South Africa, and Australia. We ensure that valuable minerals are recovered in a manner that aligns seamlessly with the environmental, operational, and economic requirements of each client. This includes minerals such as, but not limited to, mineral sands, silica sands, and alluvial and sedimentary deposits (gold, tin, diamond, potash, lithium) — including those that serve as key inputs for high‑value battery materials. In addition, we support tailings removal and re‑handling where secondary mineral recovery is required.

For every phase in the mining life cycle for raw materials, IHC Mining provides reliable, integrated solutions, fully tailored to specific demand for mineral resources. By means of the state-of-the-art equipment that we design and build – and the services we deliver – our customers can improve operational efficiency, lower the cost per tonne and make their activities more sustainable. We have a proven track record in solutions for mineral sands, tailings rehabilitation, battery minerals, gold, diamonds, tin and other commodities. In addition, with our experts working on a global basis, we guarantee a local presence and industry leading support on every continent.

Royal IHC

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future. In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net‑zero portfolio.