Linkebeek, Belgium – (Junior) non-metallic materials Expert

Are you excited about embarking on our journey towards a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in energy transition, power generation, and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 370 employees from different background. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particular the newly created entity called ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team

Laborelec's Non-Metallic Materials Team is specialized in solving non-metallic related issues encountered by nuclear, thermal and renewable power plants, and in development of non-metallic expertise for new energy solutions. Our primary task is to boost power plant reliability by analyzing and preventing damage, determining the life span of critical components and analyzing failure cases in the field. This work is complemented with long-term research and innovation projects for evolving (renewable) energy businesses and technologies.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as (Junior) non-metallic Expert

•       You will work on solving tangible problems and carry out longer-term projects, offering the opportunity to build up practical experience in the field and to enhance technical knowledge in one or more areas;

•       You will essentially work for nuclear, thermal and renewable power plants;

•       You will work on non-metallic materials such as polymers, elastomers, composites, coatings, electrical insulating materials…;

•       You focus on failure and root cause analyses, and you will make recommendations to the customers in order to increase process quality, plant reliability and lifetime;

•       As the single point of contact for the customer, you will be in charge of defining the scope of a field intervention, coordinating the required lab analysis, interpreting results, and producing a report including recommendations for presentation to the customer;

•       You will grow in your field of expertise and beyond by continuous on-the-job learning and by training opportunities;

•       You will collaborate across Laborelec's various departments and areas of expertise, and will be in direct contact with our various customers, both nationally and internationally;

•       Alongside with your work for clients of the energy market, you will also contribute to collaborative research projects with external partners such as research institutes, universities and key ENGIE partners;

•       Depending on your preferences and your particular talents, you could progress to a top expert role, a multidisciplinary or project management oriented role, or an operational role with technical management aspects, within Laborelec or the wider ENGIE group.

You will work alongside a supportive team, and will have access to professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply! Do you?

•       Have a master or PhD degree in chemistry or materials science;

•       Have specialised in polymers and/or non-metallic materials.

•       Have a degree or experience in coatings or electrical insulating materials is an advantage;

•       Have knowledge of analytic techniques (FTIR, SEM-EDX, DSC, TGA,…), degradation mechanisms and mechanical property testing is a strong plus;

•       Demonstrate passionate about technology;

•       Have strong analytical skills, you are realistic and have a pragmatic approach;

•       Are at ease interacting with personnel in the field;

•       Share your knowledge, and look for solutions with colleagues;

•       Agree to travel to carry out work on-site, including in nuclear installations, with international trips one of about a week;

•       Demonstrate customer focus, creativity and the ability to solve complex problems by proposing innovative solutions with high added value.;

•       Have high ethical standards and an inherent safety-conscious attitude;

•       Master Dutch, French and English, or could become fluent quickly;

•       Hold a driving license;

•       Nuclear clearance is an advantage.

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week)  offering flexibility for a good work/life balance 
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a leading research and expertise centre, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE. 
• An inspiring work environment: with ambitious colleagues and from different background
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through lunch and learns, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children , linen ironing service...
• Wellness: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE)

Our values : The 4B’s

Be You, At Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.

Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.

Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.

Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including people of all races, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact:

Isabelle Croiset

E-mail: isabelle.croiset@external.engie.com

Linkebeek, Belgium – People & Digital

Are you excited about embarking on a journey with us towards a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative person who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in the energy transition, power generation and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in a safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 370 employees from different backgrounds. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particular the newly created entity ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team

Our Digital department has a double mission.

• Internally: As a team, we empower Laborelec colleagues across diverse departments by optimizing workflows and fostering a digital-driven approach. We believe in inclusivity, collaboration and diversity, ensuring all voices are heard in our journey towards efficiency and innovation.

• Externally: We spearhead the development of cutting-edge solutions for our clients, within the ENGIE Group and external clients, accelerating the energy sector's transition towards a sustainable future.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as a Product Owner for Internal Digitalization

As a Product Owner for Internal Digitalization, you will play a pivotal role in setting up internal business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders by analyzing, implementing and maintaining several management applications, services and infrastructure solutions.

Specifically this means:

• Partnering with stakeholders from various departments to define clear goals and prioritize initiatives.
• Project management & business investigation to drive effective implementation of digital solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with IT security policies, internal auditing, and ISO9001 compliance, promoting a safe and secure digital environment.
• Collaboration with colleagues and internal & external suppliers to streamline processes and drive innovation.
• Contributing to the exploration of technologies and solutions available on the market, conducting make-or-buy analysis, and stay abreast of industry trends.

Examples of management applications:

These include customer relationship management, purchasing, timesheets, team capacities & projects, and document management. While familiarity with specific technologies is beneficial, we prioritize a strong understanding of core concepts and a willingness to adapt and learn.

You may be our future colleague if you identify with the following …

• Are skilled in planning, organizing, facilitating, and communicating; fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Are rigorous in analysis and problem-solving, with a commitment to finding innovative solutions.
• Bring a minimum of 6 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Project Manager, ensuring a wealth of expertise in digital transformation.
• Hold a Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related fields, with hands-on knowledge of computer science and software development.
• Are fluent in at least two of the three following languages: English, French, and Dutch, and are willing to learn and become fluent in all three languages, promoting effective communication across diverse teams.

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week) offering flexibility for a good work/life balance 
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a leading research and expertise center, with the possibility for further career development within ENGIE. 
• An inspiring work environment: Shared with ambitious colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through lunch-and-learns, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children , linen ironing service...
• Wellness: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being.

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).

Our values : The 4B’s

• Be You, at Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.
• Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.
• Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.
• Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team. ​​​​

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including people of all races, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact: Damien Colmant - damien.colmant@engie.com

ENGIE Research & Innovation‘s (R&I) mission is to open up new paths by unlocking the innovation potential.
WE EXPLORE, DE-RISK, AND SCALE UP technologies that accelerate the energy transition​.
WE DESIGN AND INTEGRATE  to build and orchestrate the energy systems of tomorrow​.
WE CONNECT research & business teams, ENGIE and external ecosystems​.

WE ARE TRANSITION PATHFINDERS

ENGIE R&I has 5 research centers, including ENGIE Crigen :

ENGIE Lab CRIGEN serves as the Group’s R&D center dedicated to new energies (hydrogen, biogas, and LNG), as well as emerging technologies (computer science & AI, drones & robots, nanotechnologies & sensors) for new energy applications in cities, buildings, and future industries.

ENGIE Lab CRIGEN undertakes R&D projects and develops pilots for ENGIE’s operational and corporate entities, as well as external clients. Its goal is to master tomorrow’s technologies, bring them to maturity, and prepare for the energy transition and decarbonization of energy usages. Located in the Paris region, it boasts 180 collaborators. Its value lies in transforming scientific ideas and knowledge into proven industrial applications or distinctive commercial offerings.

ENGIE Lab Crigen is recruiting :

Assistant Lab Manager CSAI (M/F)

Position based in Stains (93)

Lab Presentation, team and missions :

The CSAI Lab (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence) has the following main missions and objectives:

• to act as a center of R&I expertise in the fields of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, in order to :
• enlighten the Group in these fields, and in particular participate in the elaboration of relevant roadmaps with high business impact for Global Business Units (GBUs) and other Group entities,

produce studies, algorithms, POCs, pre-industrial tools, etc. within the framework of roadmaps or directly with customers,

• participate in multi-disciplinary projects as part of partnerships of interest to the Group (calls for projects, European projects, etc.),
• raise the profile of CRIGEN and the Group through publications, participation in conferences and seminars, positioning in networks, and setting up academic partnerships.
• provide cross-functional support for the whole of CRIGEN on data and digital issues: make available and maintain or provide access to tools, hosting and ecosystems for developments, carry out these developments as required and maintain them within the defined quality framework, and ensure compliance with the security and privacy rules defined by the Group or legislation.   

As Assistant Lab Manager, you will play a central role in the management and development of the laboratory. Here is a summary of your responsibilities:

R&D Roadmap: You will lead the development of the laboratory's multi-year R&D roadmap. In collaboration with the program managers, you will define the priorities and strategic orientations for the coming years.

Offers and Portage: You are responsible for building and enriching the laboratory's offers. Your mission is to make these offers attractive and to promote them to internal and external stakeholders. You ensure that the laboratory's forward-looking vision is well communicated and understood.

Business Development: You play a key role in the laboratory's business development. This involves working with the Group's various entities as well as with external partners. You organize prospecting and work closely with the Business Developers.

Team motivation: You are the driving force behind the team. You share the objectives and challenges of the projects to which the laboratory contributes. Your ability to motivate and mobilize all team members is essential to ensure their commitment and involvement.

Lab ecosystem: You are responsible for developing and maintaining the Lab's ecosystem. This includes relations with customers, other laboratories and the public.

Profil required :

We're looking for a professional with a passion for digital, artificial intelligence and data science. If you have an engineering degree or doctorate (Bac+5), with at least 5 years' experience, this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities :
- Leadership: You have managed and supervised teams, and you know how to motivate and unite your colleagues.
- Software solutions: You have developed innovative software solutions in the digital field.
- R&D environments: Knowledge of research and development environments, particularly in the context of European projects, would be an asset.
- Technical skills: Expertise in AI, data science, optimization and programming is essential.
- Fluency in English: You communicate fluently in English and are willing to travel in France and internationally.

Required qualities :
- Relational skills: You know how to convince and unite a team around a common goal.
- Analytical and rigorous: You manage your projects with method and precision.
- Creativity and autonomy: Your spirit of initiative enables you to bring ambitious projects to fruition.
 

What we offer :

Enlightening the Group: We actively contribute to the creation of relevant roadmaps, studies, algorithms, POCs and pre-industrial tools to shape the Group's technological future.

Innovating together: We are at the heart of multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating with partners of interest to the Group, whether within the framework of Calls for Projects or European projects.

Shine and share: We promote our expertise through publications, symposia, seminars and academic partnerships to make CRIGEN and the Group shine.

Belgium- Linkebeek- P&I Water & Green fuels

Are you excited about embarking on our journey towards a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in energy transition, power generation, and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 370 employees from different background. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particular the newly created entity called ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team

Within the Power & Infra Business Line, the Water and Green fuel team is working on CCGT, biomass energy plants and thermal industrial boilers, performing research activities, developing global solutions and managing services to customers worldwide.

More specifically, the Green fuel team is active in the following domains of expertise:

• Biofuels/green (e)fuels use cases, focusing on biomass conversion technologies and biogenic CO₂ production,
• Greenification of energy assets (e.g. retrofit of fossil fuel boilers to biomass),
• Combustion of biofuels and green (e)fuels in energy plants,
• Certification of biofuels and green (e)fuels and related regulatory aspects,
• Safety aspects (ATEX, HAZID, HAZOP) related to biofuels and green (e)fuels, including H₂,
• Biomass supply chains,
• Calculation of greenhouse gas emissions and savings.

The experts of the team develop a deep understanding and experience of those technical domains in order to:

• Offer operational expertise to both power plants and industrial assets to anticipate and solve technical problems they can meet, improve their operational excellence and prepare them for future challenges. We perform consultancy like missions at our customer sites as well as troubleshooting interventions.
• Perform research programs for ENGIE and other stakeholders, where we :
  • map, assess, test and de-risk disruptive technologies,
  • support for consolidating return of experience and standardizing practices,
  • bring Innovation for A to Z optimization through own and co-development: innovative monitoring, modelling and forecasting.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as Green Fuels and Biomass Junior/Medior Expert

•       You execute technical assistance tasks for the Green Fuels team under the supervision of more senior expert. Such activities may be related a.o. to biomass fuel analyses, biomass pretreatment and densification studies, biomass combustion studies, ATEX and HAZOP for safety, certification and regulatory issues for bioenergy applications etc.

•       You deepen your expertise in the green fuels activities of the team      

• You execute and manage Research and Innovation projects to further identify, develop and unlock new promising technology developments within ENGIE,

•       You develop a strong technical network within your expertise field,

•       You start managing collaborations with partners and subcontractors,

•       You manage small to mid-size projects with good project management skills and a customer centric approach.

You might be required to intervene on site in Belgium and abroad.

You will work alongside a supportive team, and will have access to professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply! Do you?

•       Have a MSc degree in electro-mechanical engineering and ideally already 2 years of experience in (some of the) fields mentioned above, or alternatively you have a PhD in electro-mechanical engineering

•       Have ideally already first understanding/technical background of green fuels (biomass, H₂,..), and their use for energy applications and willing to further deepen your expertise in the field,

•       Are willing to execute Research and Innovation projects to support ENGIE business ambitions in green (e)fuels,

•       Are willing to do onsite missions,

•       Are able to do the project management of small to mid-size projects,

•       Create and maintain a network with research centers/OEMs/thirds,

•       Have good communication skills are not afraid to convince people,

•       Like to work in team,

•       Master English and French, the knowledge of Dutch or other languages is a plus,

•       Want to travel on a regular basis (Europe mainly) for brief missions.

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week)  offering flexibility for a good work/life balance 
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a leading research and expertise centre, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE. 
• An inspiring work environment: with ambitious colleagues and from different background
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through lunch and learns, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children , linen ironing service...
• Wellness: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE)

Our values : The 4B’s

Be You, At Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.

Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.

Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.

Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including people of all races, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact:

Isabelle Croiset

E-mail: isabelle.croiset@external.engie.com

Linkebeek, Belgium – Agile Coach F/M/X

Are you excited about embarking on our journey towards a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative colleague who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in energy transition, power generation, and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 370 employees from different background. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particular the newly created entity called ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team

We are a team of more than 50 Digital Solutions experts dedicated to innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As enablers of the digital transformation within our industry, we are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to join our dynamic team. This role presents a unique opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, driving agility and maximizing project & product success for its clients.

We design advanced differentiating digital components to provide cutting edge advantage to ENGIE business teams leveraging a unique combination of :

• Technological expertise related to Energy transition,
• Mathematical & software engineering capabilities.

We thrive by business impact and potential breakthrough. This implies forward thinking and continuous collaborations with the GBUs.

We act as a One-ENGIE team, in full alignment with “Digital & Data operating model”.

The mission of the Agile Coach is to drive our aligned teams, multidisciplinary teams organized around a product, to become high performing self-organizing teams that meet our customer expectations.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as Agile Coach

• Coach and train agile teams in an IT/digital environment. Foster cross-team collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement using Scrum/Less practices.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Guide the team in its agile transformation journey, help all contributors adopting the Agile values and practices effectively.
• Mentor and coach the leadership team to embrace their roles as servant leaders, facilitating a culture of empowerment and accountability.
• Provide “on the job” support to Scrum Masters and Product Owners, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies and best practices, helping the Product Owners in backlog prioritization.
• Guard the quality of delivery by ensuring the quality standards before software is shipped to production.
• Eliminate impediments or issues beyond the team’s authority. Address these issues so that the team can remain focused on reaching its sprint goal.
• Guide the teams while facilitating a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope.
• Help the teams in interpersonal conflicts and opportunities for growth. Raise people & delivery issues to the leadership team when internal team processes have failed to resolve the issue; help persons and streams through changes.
• Support the adoption of Agility to our needs/specificities.

You will work alongside a supportive team, and will have access to professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply! Do you?

• Master degree in Engineering, IT or other equivalent with min 10 years of professional experience.
• Proven experience  of min 3 years as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master in an IT/digital environment.
• Know-how of several Agile frameworks like Scrum, Less, Kanban etc. …
• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English.
• Affinity or interest with product and projects in the energy sector.
• Excellent coaching and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Empathetic approach, able to understand and address the needs of individuals and teams.
• Structured mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering value.
• Background as an engineer or IT professional is a plus.
• Experience in stakeholder management is highly desirable.

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week)  offering flexibility for a good work/life balance 
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a prominent research and expertise centre, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE. 
• An inspiring work environment: with bold colleagues and from different background
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through lunch and learns, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children, linen ironing service...
• Wellbeing: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE)

Our values : The 4B’s

Be You, At Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.

Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.

Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.

Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team. ​​​​​​​​​​​

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including people of all races, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact:

Damien Colmant

E-mail: damien.colmant@engie.com