Reliability Engineer

Brighter Together

KRONOS Europe (KEU) is a well-established player in the Ghent Canal Zone.
As one of the six production sites of KRONOS Worldwide INC, we have been producing the finest titanium dioxide in the world for over 100 years.
Thanks to the global commitment of our 2,250 colleagues, we have grown into a major player in the chemical sector.
On our site in Ghent, about 300 people work, and one-third of them are part of the maintenance team.

About the job

At KRONOS EUROPE, approximately one in three employees works in the Maintenance department. As a Reliability Engineer, you will join the A&I section (Asset Management and Inspections) and report directly to the Group Leader. You can expect a highly varied set of responsibilities, primarily focusing on reliability assessments, monitoring the performance of various assets, and developing a structured preventive maintenance plan.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Maximize the reliability of various production installations;
• Utilize various techniques to conduct reliability assessments (RCA, RCM, FMEA, etc.) and develop improvement proposals;
• Monitor the performance and maintenance costs of process installations through data analysis and make adjustments as necessary;
• Collaborate in the development of an optimal preventive maintenance plan for diverse assets.;
• Organize and supervise occasional maintenance work on production installations;
• Serve as a backup for the Group Leader in executing and overseeing inspections.

About you

You either have some experience in the industry or are a recent graduate ready to roll up your sleeves. You identify with the following profile:

• You hold a Master’s degree in Electromechanics and have made a conscious choice to work in the process industry.
• You are a smooth communicator who encourages teamwork.
• You focus on solutions rather than problems, and your keen eye for detail will certainly aid you.
• You have a hands-on mentality and are not afraid to get your hands "dirty" in the factory.
• Knowledge of reliability techniques (RCM, RCA, Bad Actor analysis, FMEA, etc.) is a significant advantage.

Why choose KRONOS?

In addition to the opportunity to “shine” every day, we offer you a full-time permanent contract with:

• A financially stable work environment.
• The chance to continue developing yourself, keeping your knowledge current and expanding it through a wide range of training and development opportunities throughout your career.
• A pleasant working atmosphere and a healthy work-life balance.
• A managerial role with a competitive salary and generous vacation policy.
• An attractive cafeteria plan with options for leasing an electric vehicle, bicycle, etc. You can also count on the usual extra-legal benefits (including hospitalization and group insurance, mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
• A company culture where Customer Orientation, Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership are the key driving forces.