Ready to accelerate plastic recycling by becoming part of a fast-growing climate technology company? Our Mechanical Engineering team is expanding to realize Blue Alp’s ambition to make all plastic fully circular. We are looking for a Junior/Medior Mechanical Engineer.
BlueAlp – accelerating plastic recycling
Over the years, the discovery of plastic has added great value to the world. However, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, the rest is burned or goes to landfill. BlueAlp focuses on recycling these plastics into high value products with our proven technology.
We do this via our three business models:
- Developing and licensing our advanced pyrolysis technology to partners
- Engineering and building our modular plants with our experienced engineering team in Eindhoven in our own fabrication yard.
- Own & operate pyrolysis plants in the Benelux
BlueAlp’s technology development started in Switzerland in the Alp’s with our first demo plant of 3kt per annum. This is where we defined our technology philosophy of a continuous and scalable process. The next milestone was scaling this plant up to 21kt per annum, we have engineered and build this plant in Eindhoven and build it up to Oostende (Belgium).
Position in the organization
As Medior Mechanical Engineer you will report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead and are you part of BlueAlp’s multidisciplinary engineering organization. The role closely collaborates with Process Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation, Licensing (Project) Engineering, and Construction.
The Mechanical Engineering team currently consists of five engineers and designers and plays a key role in translating BlueAlp’s technology into robust, buildable and operable installations.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities and authority in accordance with the established authorization schedule at BlueAlp.
- Tasks are carried out in accordance with the requirements of BlueAlp’s certifications and management systems relating to quality, safety and environment.
- Carrying out project related mechanical engineering activities for piping systems, structural steel and mechanical equipment in close cooperation with Process Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Project Engineering.
- Producing and maintaining high quality layouts, detail drawings, piping isometrics (ISO’s), fabrication drawings, and as built documentation.
- Reviewing, checking, producing and modifying mechanical and construction drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency and buildability.
- Contributing to and reviewing mechanical strength and design calculations in line with project requirements and applicable codes and standards.
- Ensuring mechanical designs comply with applicable regulations, norms and internal engineering guidelines.
- Supporting fabrication, construction and commissioning by providing clear, timely and complete engineering deliverables.
- Safeguarding documentation quality, revision control and engineering data consistency.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering workflows, tools and standards.
- Staying up to date with developments in mechanical engineering methods, standards and technologies.
- Other tasks related to the position.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or comparable technical discipline.
- 0–5+ years of experience in mechanical design within the process industry or industrial installations is a pre.
- Solid knowledge of piping systems, structural steel and pressure vessels.
- Experience with design reviews, engineering change management and as built documentation.
- Familiarity with applicable standards and codes (such as EN, ASME, PED).
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Fluency in Dutch is a strong advantage.
ICT
- Experience with mechanical engineering tools such as CAD Worx, Inventor, TEKLA, BIM and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Experience with revision management and version control of engineering documentation.
What do we offer?
- A challenging role within a fast-growing climate technology scale up
- Strong opportunities for personal and professional development
- The freedom to shape your role and contribute to Blue Alp’s growth
- An attractive and competitive salary package
- 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (based on a 40-hour work week)
- Travel allowance
- Hybrid working arrangement
- A dynamic, informal, international and inclusive working environment that values ownership and responsibility