Commissioning Engineering Manager

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

• Participate to the key design review such as P&ID, Equipment layout, Hazop to ensure that the pre-commissioning and commissioning requirements are incorporated into the design
• Share a point of view and oversight on all expansion projects for pre-commissioning and commissioning
• Supervise and review pre-commissioning and Commissioning worldwide for all sectors and are process owner for all policies and procedures associated to commissioning
• Design and plan the commissioning phase to match the project targets (schedule, cost, scope) and modifications meeting project scope
• Lead the commissioning engineering group, Provide guidance and arrange for training of staff
• Manage regional commissioning engineering team during the commissioning of the projects
• Supervise the preparation of the performance test procedures and of the operating manuals with the process team
• Assist procurement team for the definition of vendor assistance
• Ensure the preparation of final reports and certificates, and connect with operations team to insure a smooth transition
• Timely detect roadblocks and take corrective action to overcome them
• Report progress of the project to the Technical Planning Director
• Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding sophisticated issues
• Gathers the lessons learned of previous projects and integrate it in the standards/templates/procedures for future projects
• Participate in establishing the most efficient organizational structures of Engineering anticipating or adapting to changing environments
• Perform engineering and technical support to the projects when needed, undertaking any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required

• University degree, or equivalent qualification, in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation/Automation
• Technical experience and/or background in the commissioning of engineering projects.
• Proven experience (+ 5 years) in commissioning activities
• Relevant experience and understanding in the commissioning of industrial projects in operational environments
• Knowledge of design software (e.g. AutoCad)
• Knowledge of EHS standards, industry good practices and legal requirements applicable to the specialty of focus
• Proficient (written and verbal) English
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct the tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
• Solve sophisticated problems with full autonomy