Electromechanical Project Manager
Location:
Antwerpen, Belgium
Salary:
Competitive
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
16 days ago
Expiry Date:
15/05/2025
Job Ref:
BH-120169
Start Date:
31/03/2025
Contact:
Joseph Dominguez
Contact Email:
joseph.dominguez@earthstreamglobal.com
Specialism:
Electromechanical Project Manager
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 31st December 2025 (options to extend)
Location: Antwerp, Belgium.
Rotation: Monday-Friday.
Type: Freelance contract.
Description
**Long term position if it is the right candidate!**
Client information:
The client stands as a global leader in materials technology, rooted in Belgium with four local sites. We innovate and produce high-performance materials for solar cells, rechargeable batteries, and catalysts, while also recycling precious metals from electronic devices. 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.
In our PMR (Precious Metals Refining) department, we produce solutions based on base and precious metals. The key to our success is innovation. We are always looking for new methods and ideas to produce and recycle metals sustainably.
Department description and responsibilities:
At our production site in Hoboken, we continuously invest to respond to changing processes and legislation. Our Technology Department, with its 90 enthusiastic employees, is the driving force behind these projects. We support the various production departments with technical advice and follow the entire cycle of these projects; from feasibility, through design and realization, to startup. We distinguish ourselves by focusing on ownership, collaboration, and continuously learning from each other.
We are TEC - “Unlocking limitless possibilities with the precision and adaptability of an octopus”
The EM Project Manager will be responsible for managing, organizing, and preparing multiple electrical and mechanical projects simultaneously. Overseeing both the engineering (basic and detailed) of the team as well as the execution and startup of projects.
Project description:
Various projects are applicable with a budget of around 1 to 1.5M € coordinating smaller core teams of 3 people and additional discipline experts.
Primary Tasks and responsibilities:
• Lead mainly mechanical and electrical projects from planning through entire commissioning phase, managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Responsible for project layout, flow charts, input for P&IDs, and design, ensuring the safety of the installation and process, while also simplifying operations (including ergonomics and automation) and maintenance, always with an eye on energy efficiency.
• Oversee external providers (suppliers, integrators, contractors, etc.) to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams; you will work in a team with internal discipline experts and/or external engineering firms.
• Work closely with the purchasing department for the procurement of all components, devices, and services.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely execution.
• Coordinate and supervise project execution and design, ensuring alignment with predefined timelines and budgets.
Technical profile requirements:
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience with managing electrical and mechanical projects.
• Sufficient technical & practical expertise.
• Understanding of safety-related issues and risk assessment within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and execution, with a track record of managing projects to completion within set parameters.
Non-Technical profile requirements:
• Strong hands-on personality.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a true team player.
• Work accurately with a focus on quality and detail.
• Ability to think critically and take responsibility for project outcomes.
• Proficient Project Management skills
Methodology/Certification requirements:
• Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent through experience.
• Project management certification is a plus (PMP, Prince2, ...).
Language proficiencies:
• Fluent in Dutch speaking and writing.
• Has practical English language skills to read and understand technical documents and to conduct technical & safety discussions.
Required Skills
Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and execution, with a track record of managing projects to completion within set parameters - 2 Years
5 to 10 years of relevant experience with managing electrical and mechanical projects -5 Years
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 31st December 2025 (options to extend)
Location: Antwerp, Belgium.
Rotation: Monday-Friday.
Type: Freelance contract.
Description
**Long term position if it is the right candidate!**
Client information:
The client stands as a global leader in materials technology, rooted in Belgium with four local sites. We innovate and produce high-performance materials for solar cells, rechargeable batteries, and catalysts, while also recycling precious metals from electronic devices. 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.
In our PMR (Precious Metals Refining) department, we produce solutions based on base and precious metals. The key to our success is innovation. We are always looking for new methods and ideas to produce and recycle metals sustainably.
Department description and responsibilities:
At our production site in Hoboken, we continuously invest to respond to changing processes and legislation. Our Technology Department, with its 90 enthusiastic employees, is the driving force behind these projects. We support the various production departments with technical advice and follow the entire cycle of these projects; from feasibility, through design and realization, to startup. We distinguish ourselves by focusing on ownership, collaboration, and continuously learning from each other.
We are TEC - “Unlocking limitless possibilities with the precision and adaptability of an octopus”
The EM Project Manager will be responsible for managing, organizing, and preparing multiple electrical and mechanical projects simultaneously. Overseeing both the engineering (basic and detailed) of the team as well as the execution and startup of projects.
Project description:
Various projects are applicable with a budget of around 1 to 1.5M € coordinating smaller core teams of 3 people and additional discipline experts.
Primary Tasks and responsibilities:
• Lead mainly mechanical and electrical projects from planning through entire commissioning phase, managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Responsible for project layout, flow charts, input for P&IDs, and design, ensuring the safety of the installation and process, while also simplifying operations (including ergonomics and automation) and maintenance, always with an eye on energy efficiency.
• Oversee external providers (suppliers, integrators, contractors, etc.) to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams; you will work in a team with internal discipline experts and/or external engineering firms.
• Work closely with the purchasing department for the procurement of all components, devices, and services.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely execution.
• Coordinate and supervise project execution and design, ensuring alignment with predefined timelines and budgets.
Technical profile requirements:
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience with managing electrical and mechanical projects.
• Sufficient technical & practical expertise.
• Understanding of safety-related issues and risk assessment within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and execution, with a track record of managing projects to completion within set parameters.
Non-Technical profile requirements:
• Strong hands-on personality.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a true team player.
• Work accurately with a focus on quality and detail.
• Ability to think critically and take responsibility for project outcomes.
• Proficient Project Management skills
Methodology/Certification requirements:
• Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Or equivalent through experience.
• Project management certification is a plus (PMP, Prince2, ...).
Language proficiencies:
• Fluent in Dutch speaking and writing.
• Has practical English language skills to read and understand technical documents and to conduct technical & safety discussions.
Required Skills
Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and execution, with a track record of managing projects to completion within set parameters - 2 Years
5 to 10 years of relevant experience with managing electrical and mechanical projects -5 Years
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