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Sr. Commissioning & Start-up Engineer

Discipline
Location
Antwerpen
Vacancy ID
80700

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for overseeing commissioning and early start-up activities for a designated section of the project. You will collaborate closely with our engineering contractor and commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all commissioning phases.
  • Lead safe commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to normal plant operation.
  • Assist in the development of commissioning manuals and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety protocols during all commissioning phases.
  • Oversee execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks according to procedures and schedules.
  • Conduct punch-out inspections based on piping specifications, equipment drawings, and P&IDs.
  • Participate in HSE assessments and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
  • Support troubleshooting and technical investigations in collaboration with contractors, operations, discipline experts, and vendors.
  • Be available for on-call service during critical project phases
  • Your technical expertise will be vital in giving advice in specific commissioning-linked practices, including driving the mechanical completion process, punchpoint generation & closure, priority setting etc.
  • You will also play a key role in coaching and supporting our integrated production and maintenance teams, as well as our EPCm pre-commissioning contractors.

Requirements

  • You are a qualified engineer in chemical engineering or have equivalent experience, with a strong foundation in the process industry and a proven track record in commissioning large-scale industrial projects.
  • Your hands-on expertise, ideally gained in environments such as PDH units, crackers, or utilities like steam boilers and turbines, equips you to take on complex technical challenges with confidence.
  • In this international and multicultural setting, you communicate fluently in English and collaborate easily across disciplines.
  • You combine a sharp analytical mindset with a natural talent for troubleshooting, allowing you to quickly assess situations and implement effective, practical solutions.
  • Your proactive approach and sense of responsibility make you a reliable partner during critical phases of the project.
  • Furthermore, you are safety-minded and results-driven, with a proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
  • You enjoy working in a team, influencing others constructively, and contributing to a culture of cooperation and continuous improvement.
  • Your hands-on approach and critical thinking make you a key player in delivering one of the most advanced and energy-efficient facilities in the world.


 

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