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Lead Plant Engineer
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We are looking for a Lead Plant Engineer with experience in industrial plant design who can translate process requirements into practical and well-engineered solutions.
You will play a key role in the development of industrial installations, working closely with process, piping, structural and electrical engineers to create integrated designs that are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
What you'll do:
Contribute to the conceptual and basic design of industrial plants by transforming process requirements into integrated plant layouts and engineering solutions.
You will support the development of process flow schemes, plant arrangements, piping concepts, equipment layouts and multidisciplinary design philosophies that provide the foundation for detailed engineering.
Responsibilities:
Translate Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) into practical plant configurations and equipment arrangements
Support the development and review of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Define plant layouts, equipment positioning and maintainability concepts
Develop piping routing concepts and coordinate interfaces with process and mechanical systems
Coordinate electrical routing requirements in collaboration with Electrical Engineers
Support structural engineering activities by defining equipment loads, supporting structures and spatial requirements
Prepare design philosophies, equipment specifications, layout drawings and interface documents
Ensure integration between process, mechanical, piping, structural and electrical disciplines
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews and multidisciplinary workshops
Support commissioning, FAT/SAT activities and technical validation where required
Contribute to technical delivery by coordinating work packages with international stakeholders and engineering partners
Drive continuous improvement and innovation within industrial plant design and engineering
What we’re looking for:
Higher professional education (BSc) or university degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience in industrial plant engineering, process installations or heavy industrial projects
Sound understanding of process design principles and the relationship between PFDs, P&IDs and physical plant layouts
Experience with equipment arrangement, piping routing and multidisciplinary plant design
Familiarity with structural concepts and coordination of supporting steel structures
Experience working in industries such as mining, minerals processing, chemical, petrochemical, energy, offshore or industrial manufacturing
Strong systems-thinking capability and ability to understand complex multidisciplinary interfaces
Experience with 3D plant design environments such as AVEVA E3D, PDMS, Plant 3D or similar platforms
Familiarity with relevant design codes and standards for piping and industrial installations
Experience in greenfield and brownfield industrial projects
Ability to work effectively in international project teams and coordinate stakeholders from multiple engineering disciplines
Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage
Based in the Netherlands or holding a valid EU work permit
Why join us?
Work on innovative projects that make a real impact.
Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
What we offer:
Gross monthly salary between € 4.500 and +€ 6.600 plus 8% holiday allowance depending on relevant working experience
Plenty of time off: 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.
Flexible working: A home office allowance of €2,45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.
Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.
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