Thermal Process Engineer

Thermal Process Engineer – PID
Division: Industry – Metals | John Cockerill
Based in Liège – International Projects

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Founded in 1817, John Cockerill supports sustainable innovation to address today's global challenges.
With expertise in services and equipment for the energy, defense, industry, environment, transport, and infrastructure sectors, the Group designs tailor-made technological solutions for companies, governments, and communities.
With more than 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved revenues of €1.417 billion in 2024, across 28 countries on 5 continents.

An opportunity within the Metals sector

Are you ready to work on impactful international projects in the steel and automotive industries?
Join John Cockerill as a Thermal Process Engineer – PID within the Industry – Metals division.

Position context

The metallurgical industry is evolving towards higher performance and sustainability.
John Cockerill's Industry – Metals division designs and supplies advanced industrial equipment: reheating furnaces, surface treatment lines, rolling mills, automation systems, and more.
Thanks to our expertise in engineering, international project management, and sourcing, we deliver tailor-made solutions, providing support from installation to transformation and optimization.

Your role

Within the cold steel sector, the Thermal Process Engineer – PID acts as an internal and external reference, applying expertise in process flow diagrams (P&ID) and operation of thermal installations to ensure project success, within the thermal department.
You will guarantee the consistency of process flows, equipment operating logic, and the quality of process deliverables for annealing furnaces (carbon steel, stainless steel, silicon steel).
You may also take on the role of process engineer for one or more projects.
You will work closely with the thermal engineering team and particularly with the functional description manager to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable furnace operation.

Your responsibilities

• Define process architectures for annealing furnaces

• Ensure installation safety through active participation in HAZOP analyses

• Develop and update P&ID diagrams (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams)

• Specify process equipment: valves, sensors, heat exchangers, burners, cooling systems, etc.

• Collaborate with instrumentation, automation, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams

• Draft key process documents: operating philosophy, equipment lists, safety matrices

• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings with customers

• Support pre-projects in defining process solutions

• Conduct technology watch on developments in thermal processes and control systems

• Contribute to standardization of process solutions and knowledge capitalization

Profile

Technical skills:

• Engineering degree or PhD in Process Engineering, Electromechanics, or equivalent

• Proven knowledge of annealing furnace or thermal treatment furnace operation

• Experience in creating, managing, and using P&IDs for complex processes

• Knowledge of process safety standards (ATEX, SIL, HAZOP, etc.) is an asset

• Knowledge of instrumentation is an asset

• Software skills: PlantPID, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite

• Proficiency in French and professional English

Personal qualities:

• Rigor, analytical mindset, and structured approach

• Strong synthesis and communication skills

• Autonomy and proactivity

• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit

• Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-project environment

What we offer

• A central role in high-stakes industrial projects

• A collaborative, responsible, and innovation-oriented culture

• Technical challenges in an international environment

• An attractive package including:
  Company car
  Meal vouchers
  Performance-related bonus
  Remote working opportunities
  31 vacation days
  Health insurance & pension plan

Recruitment process

• Initial interview with Antoine Godeo Barrera (Talent Acquisition)

• Technical & HR interview with project teams

• Final meeting with division management

Ready to drive impactful international industrial projects?

John Cockerill offers career and development opportunities across its different business sectors, in a friendly and collaborative work environment.
Would you like to join an innovative company that will allow you to tackle technical challenges every single day?
We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you soon

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