Process system engineer

Thorizon’ group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities between Lyon and Amsterdam

Dynamic work environment with diverse teams

Job summary

Thorizon’ group is looking for a skilled process engineer to lead design activities in nuclear processes for the Thorizon Pioneer project. This position will require a Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience. You will be responsible for defining and verifying system requirements, as well as designing P&IDs and PFDs.

The successful candidate will display excellent communication skills and be adept in stakeholder management. The role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with opportunities to travel to Lyon, France.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably in the nuclear field.
• Proven ability to design process flow diagrams and define requirements for equipment.
• Skilled in performing material balance calculations and sizing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for nuclear processes in the Thorizon Pioneer project.
• Define, validate, and verify functional requirements for specific systems.
• Design and review P&IDs and PFDs for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Process engineering

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical specification drafting

Education

Master's degree in process engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Software for P&ID and PFD design

Job description

Your mission

You willbethework packageleadofsomesystemsinThorizonPioneerrelated to nuclear processesandas suchresponsible forall activities related todesignthose systemsinThorizonPioneerdesignandsafetycase.In close collaboration with internal functions –thermohydraulics, neutronics, … - you willcoordinate studies you need and move the design of your system from a concept to a concrete object. Reporting to the Pioneer Project Directorand Pioneer Architect, you willensure the integration of your system within the overall reactor and manage the interface with the other systems. You will manage potential collaboration with subcontractors on design first and then on realization. In collaboration with the Safety team, you will be accountable for ensuring your system is safe anddefendyour case towards the regulators.

You have strong experience in process engineering, with a focus on the nuclear environment as a strong plus.You know how to design process flow diagrams and define requirements for associated equipment.You are skilled in sizing safe and high-performance processes, including establishing process schemes, performing material balance calculations, sizing equipment, and drafting technical specifications. You also know how to design P&IDs and author operating procedures or functional notes to ensure seamless transition from concept to realization.

You are able toself defineyourweekly routine. You have a strong spirit of team effort and as such able to maneuver in cross-functional teams.You havea high levelof communication skillsand stakeholdermanagement.

This role is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands or in Lyon, France.

In this role you will:

• Define,validateand verify(functional) requirements forspecific systems related to processofThorizonPioneer,optimizethe design to deliver on those requirements, and manage trade-offs in the design envelope. (e.g., reliability, performance, lifetime, costs) while continuously ensuring maximum safetyand prepare for the realization of this system
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to define the overall process architecture and material/energy balances.
• Design andvalidatePiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to ensureaccuraterepresentation of equipment, instrumentation, and control logic for safe and efficient operations.
• Work in cross-functionalteam in Pioneer project(typically a project-based team of ~3-6 engineers from different disciplinessuch asnuclear engineering,core physics, thermalhydraulics,chemistry)
• Conductengineering work foryourworkpackage(e.g.,componentand system design,computermodelsand analyses to simulate safety andperformance)
• Initiate projects with our expert engineers that support you with analyses, validation,verificationand qualification.
• Select,qualifyand manage external contractors that support you in your mission.
• Deliver system documentation, prepare design reviews, and ensure system integration.
• Build documentation and presentation to enable licensing discussion with safety authorities.
• Support program management by coordinating meetings, communicating with external partners, and leading specific projects.
• Participate in meetings with regulators with the aim of defending in-house positions and contribute tomaintainingan active dialogue with regulators (in particular ASNR, ANVS and FANC)
• Work very closely withPioneer Architect, Functional leads and team,theprogram office, COO, CTO, and the rest of the teams in Lyon and Amsterdam
• Report to thePioneer Project Director,in the COO line

About you:

• Master's degreeand provenworkingexperienceinprocess engineering, preferably in nuclear(10 years).
• Experience with system engineering approaches is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of these disciplines are mandatory to succeed in the role: mechanical, neutronic, chemistry (corrosion), thermodynamic, structural
• All-round engineer thatuniquelycombinescontentexpertise,great communicationandinterpersonalskills:
  • Youcanstrategicallyconnect the dots between design drivers in acomplex multi-disciplinary project.You can zoomin and out, connecting strategy andobjectivesto concrete requirements,roadmaps,and actions.
• You are asolution-orientedgo-getterwho positively drivesforward,
• You havestrong stakeholder management skillsand taking ownershipofdeliverables.
• Excited by pioneering and a path finderfor the design.You are a fast learner that has the potential to leadcomplex topics.
• Excellentcommunicator (clear is kind) in English, both spoken and written. French and/or Dutchwould be considered a strong plus.
• Willing to travel between Lyon and Amsterdam.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities,with drive for quality and accuracy.
• Inspired by anorganizationwith a large variety of people, with different experiences andbackground,andhave the ability toadjust your management style depending onsituationandthepeople involved.
• Eagerto learn and like challenges.