Expert Technical Process Optimization and Project Management

Syngenia SA; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenia SA is seeking an Expert Technical Process Optimization and Project Management professional to drive optimization of technical processes and multidisciplinary projects in the nuclear waste processing and decommissioning domain.

The Senior Engineer will provide specialized technical guidance, lead risk assessments, and develop safety guidelines while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process engineering, project management, and safety analysis within nuclear or industrial environments.
• Ability to lead complex projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage technical tasks.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, safety regulations, and process design standards.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in Dutch (C1), with professional fluency in English or French as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and optimize technical processes and projects within nuclear waste processing and decommissioning.
• Provide specialized technical advice, develop safety guidelines, and implement process improvements.
• Lead technical evaluations with calculations, analyses, and research to support decisions and design.
• Develop and validate technical solutions, specifications, and models aligned with standards.
• Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA) and establish safety measures.
• Manage projects from initiation to closure including planning, budgeting, and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement and contractual procedures ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Act as technical expert and knowledge steward, sharing expertise via training and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of norms and best practices in nuclear/process engineering.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Safety analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Expert Technical Process Optimization and Project Management

Senior Engineer – Technical Process Optimization and Project Management

Mission

You will:

• Coordinate, organize, and optimize technical processes, disciplines, and projects within the scope of nuclear waste processing and decommissioning activities.
• Provide specialized technical advice, develop safety guidelines, and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
• Lead comprehensive technical evaluations, including detailed calculations, analyses, and research to support strategic decisions, process design, and operational enhancements.
• Develop and validate technical solutions, specifications, and models aligned with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments such as HAZOP, FMEA, and other safety analyses, and establish safety measures to ensure the integrity of installations and environment.
• Manage projects from initiation through closure, including planning, resource allocation, budgeting, stakeholder communication, and compliance with PMO procedures.
• Oversee preparation and follow-up of procurement and contractual procedures, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks related to public procurement.
• Act as technical expert and knowledge steward within the organization, ensuring the reliability, safety, and maintainability of processes and installations over the long term.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of norms, standards, and best practices in nuclear and process engineering, and share expertise via training, documentation, and internal standards.

Profile

• Extensive experience in process engineering, project management, and safety analysis within nuclear or industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage technical tasks individually.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, safety regulations, and process design standards.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in Dutch(C1 level), with professional fluency in English or French as a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering technical solutions aligned with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.