Junior Operations Engineer – Gas Pipelines

About the role

Air Liquide is looking for an enthusiastic Operations Engineer for its Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC) in Zaventem, Brussels. The ROCC controls a 3,000-km pipeline system in the Benelux countries and Germany that connects dozens of Air Liquide plants producing oxygen, nitrogen, argon and hydrogen with more than 80 industrial customers. The team of 18 operations engineers ensures customers receive the right quantities of gas 24/7 and safely, while making the process as efficient as possible.

The vacancy arises from an internal move within the team, and the engineer will work in full continuous shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Operational management of the complete portfolio of plants and over 3,000 km of pipelines spread over the Benelux and Germany.
• Managing the network that delivers gases to refineries, chemical plants, steel plants and other industrial customers.
• Ensuring customers receive the right quantities of gas 24/7 and in complete safety.
• Contributing to efficiency so that less energy is consumed, reducing the carbon footprint and costs.

Required profile

• Fluent English and a good level of Dutch, plus at least one of German or French.
• Potential to lead.
• Learning agility: learning on the job and from peers, and willingness to develop skills continuously.

Required skills

• Customer service: listening to customers to understand their needs.
• Communication: expressing yourself clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Flexibility: working in a full continuous shift system.
• Transversal management: working closely with members of many different departments.