Technical Operator

Bioblue; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

44 days annual leave

Cafeteria benefits

Fully electric company car (post‑train

Smartphone and internet allowance

On‑call allowance

Job summary

Bio Blue operates a biomethane production facility near Ieper and seeks a Technical Operator to join the operations team. You will help operate and optimise the plant, working with experienced operators and receiving extensive on‑the‑job training to take ownership of the full production process.

Once trained, you will join the on‑call rotation and contribute to continuous renewable energy production. A modern, automated environment supports long‑term career growth in a fast‑growing sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, biotechnology, agricultural tech, or equivalent.
• Motivated starters and recent graduates welcome to apply.
• Fluent in Dutch.
• Strong technical interest and willingness to learn.
• Safety‑conscious and accurate.
• Hands‑on problem solver with a proactive attitude.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Willing to participate in rotating on‑call after internal training.
• Willing to relocate or live within ~30 minutes of Ieper site.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and optimise the biomethane production process.
• Start up, adjust and monitor production installations to ensure stable and efficient operations.
• Perform routine quality and process checks and respond to deviations.
• Carry out first‑line preventive maintenance, inspections and cleaning.
• Diagnose and resolve first‑line technical and process issues.
• Report findings and production performance to the operations team.
• Ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with operators for smooth shift handovers.
• Participate in on‑call rotation after training to keep installation operational outside hours.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Team player

Dutch language

Technical curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Bio Blue operates one of Belgium's most advanced biomethane production facilities in Ieper, where organic residual streams are transformed into renewable biomethane and green electricity. As we continue to contribute to the energy transition, we are looking for a Technical Operator to strengthen our operations team.

In this role, you will help operate and optimise our production facility, ensuring that installations run safely, efficiently and reliably. Working alongside a team of experienced operators, you will receive extensive on‑the‑job training and gradually take ownership of the full production process.

Once fully trained, you will participate in the on‑call rotation and become a key contributor to the continuous production of renewable energy.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, Agricultural Technology, or equivalent through experience
• Motivated starters and recent graduates are welcome to apply
• Fluent in Dutch
• Strong technical interest and willingness to learn
• Accurate, responsible and safety‑conscious
• Hands‑on problem solver with a proactive attitude
• Team player with good communication skills
• Willing to participate in a rotating on‑call system after completing the internal training programme
• Living within approximately 30 minutes of the Iepersite or willing to relocate

Offer

• An extensive internal training programme guided by experienced operators, preparing you to independently operate the installation
• A competitive salary package including 44 days of annual leave
• Flexible benefits through a cafeteria plan
• A fully electric company car for both business and private use after the training period
• Smartphone and internet allowance
• An additional on‑call allowance once fully qualified
• A modern and highly automated working environment within the fast‑growing renewable energy sector
• Long‑term career opportunities within an innovative and sustainable company

Tasks and responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and optimise the biomethane production process
• Start up, adjust and monitor production installations to ensure stable and efficient operations
• Perform routine quality and process checks and respond proactively to deviations
• Carry out first‑line preventive maintenance, inspections and cleaning activities
• Diagnose and resolve first‑line technical and process‑related issues
• Report technical findings and production performance to the operations team
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational procedures at all times
• Collaborate closely with fellow operators to guarantee smooth shift handovers and continuous plant performance
• Participate in the on‑call rotation after successfully completing the internal training programme, ensuring the installation remains operational outside normal working hours

Ready to make an impact?

Join a team that is transforming organic waste into renewable energy and helping accelerate the energy transition.

We'd love to hear from you.