Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It's your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition - while enhancing people's lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It's your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It's an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively supports the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer a competitive salary package including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, health insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more.
• Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget! **
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2-3 days per week), on-site or on the go. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans.
• Holidays: 20 legal days + 12 compensatory leave days (for a full-time work schedule). You can also buy 5 extra days for even more relaxation.
• To celebate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more.

Your mission

As a QA/QC Engineer within the Mechanical Equipment Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards in the manufacturing, procurement, and installation of mechanical equipment for nuclear facilities. You will support the safe operation and long-term performance of nuclear power plants by ensuring that mechanical components and systems meet rigorous nuclear safety standards.

Your key responsibilities

• Examination and approval of the Contractor technical manufacturing and installation files of various mechanical equipment (steel forgings, steel structures, rotating equipment such as valves and pumps, heat exchangers, piping, ...). You will verify from a quality control point of view the conformity of the fabrication documents to be in line with technical specifications and the governing construction codes and standards. You will typically intervene during review and approval of material purchase specifications, non-destructive examination procedures, welding procedures, heat treatment procedures, special manufacturing procedures. Knowledge of one of the following codes & standards is an asset : ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (section II, section III (nuclear related), section V, section VIII , section IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B16.34, ...), PED, RCCM, ESPN, ....
• Conducting quality control missions during manufacturing and installation of mechanical equipment. You will assess the conformity of the fabrication and progress during inspection missions at manufacturer's premises, site installation activities (Energy production facility sites such as but not limited to Nuclear Power Plants). You will verify that the goods are meeting the requirements set forth in the technical and upfront approved technical and quality assurance documentation.
• Examination and approval of fabrication quality plans (PQP, ITP, ...) in consolidation with the contract owner. You will be able to use your knowledge of industrial manufacturing process to define the quality surveillance strategy. Provide technical feedback in terms of the acceptance of non-conformities encountered during manufacturing without comprising the final quality of the product.
• Issue inspection reports following the templates of Tractebel or its Client. You will inform the contract owner or report directly to the project manager of the outcome of your missions.
• Support the organization with quality control expertise and become quality control lead in support of the contract owner on one or multiple projects. Within this role you will be in charge for overlooking Tractebel's project quality organisation, developing specific methodologies and tools for the quality experts involved in the project (specific reporting, checklists, ...), ensuring lessons learned are captured and implemented, verifying the content of inspection reports as to follow-up on related actions with the contract owner, assisting the QA/QC team group manager with staffing requests and organization (depending on the project scale).

Further details on project-specific tasks and technical requirements will be shared with selected candidates prior to the interview.

We would love to hear from people with

• Academic Qualifications: Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of mechanical equipment manufacturing processes (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, pumps), and expertise in quality control techniques (destructive and non-destructive examination). Knowledge of relevant nuclear safety standards and construction codes is a plus.
• Experience: Experience working in a product quality control environment with a focus on industrial and nuclear-related equipment.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to coordinate and manage tasks independently with limited supervision, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communication and Reporting: Proficiency in drafting clear, concise reports and providing feedback to management and stakeholders.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; French or Dutch skills are an asset.
• Flexibility and Resilience: Comfortable working under stress and adaptable to changing schedules. Willingness to travel internationally for short-term missions.

Who you are

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to nuclear safety.
• Proactive and solution-driven professional, with the ability to think critically in high-pressure environments.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural, international context.
• Motivated to continuously expand your expertise within the nuclear sector.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.
Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!
As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.

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