John Cockerill, a catalyst for opportunity
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to low-carbon energy, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, reinforcing security and installing essential infrastructures.
Its offer to businesses, governments and local authorities takes the form of services and associated equipment in the energy, defence, industry, environment, transport and infrastructure sectors. With more than 6,000 employees, John Cockerill generated sales of €1.209 billion in 2023 in 29 countries on 5 continents.
www.johncockerill.com
Job Purpose
John Cockerill Hydrogen is a subsidiary of the John Cockerill Group, specializing in the development of innovative solutions for the production and distribution of green hydrogen from renewable energy sources. As a leader in the hydrogen sector, the company designs and supply mobility solutions for different carriers such as cars, trucks, ships, buses,… that enable the decarbonization of the economy and support the global energy transition. With an international presence and a multidisciplinary team of experts, John Cockerill Hydrogen offers a dynamic environment where innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology are at the heart of its projects. Joining John Cockerill Hydrogen means actively contributing to building a greener and more sustainable future.
To strengthen the development of our activity in the hydrogen mobility sector, the John Cockerill Mobility Solutions team is looking for a Process Engineer who will join the Mobility Engineering department (around 10-15 people).
Key Responsibilities
The Process Engineer is particularly responsible for ensuring that the design of the Hydrogen Refueling Stations and Hydrogen Filling Centers is compliant with the client's request, applicable codes and norms, contractual technical specifications, and internal standards. He/she is involved in the design of equipment, proposals, and execution phases, right up to industrial start-up. He/she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and safe design of hydrogen refueling stations and hydrogen filling centers for various applications.
The main tasks and responsibilities of the Process Engineer are the following:
- Process Design of hydrogen distribution processes for refueling tube-trailers, mobile containers, HDV (Heavy Duty Vehicles) and LDV (Light Duty Vehicle) vehicles.
- Design of heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, piping (perform hydraulic / pressure drops calculations), control valves, pressure relief/safety valves, and utilities distribution systems (such as compressed air, nitrogen and cooling water).
- Prepare the most important Process design documents (Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Heat & Mass Balance, Process Datasheets of equipment and instrumentation).
- Ensure processes are designed and operated in compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards (ISO-19880-1 and PGS35).
- In collaboration with the Automation Engineers, design the Process Controls system and Emergency Shutdown system (prepare the Process Control philosophy, Functional Description, Process Control Narrative, Control Loops configuration details, ESD philosophy).
- Optimize existing hydrogen distribution processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct simulations and modeling to analyze process performance and thermodynamics.
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards associated with hydrogen storage, and distribution (ATEX zones calculation, Emergency Venting simulations, etc).
- Implement measures to minimize environmental impact and manage waste streams.
- Stay informed about advancements in refueling protocols for refueling vehicles and emerging trends in the hydrogen industry.
- Support the project team with technical documentation according to the project requirements.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technical Project Managers, Mechanical engineers, Proposal Engineers, Electrical and Automation engineers) to achieve project goals.
- Communicate process design concepts, results, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Prepare Technical Purchase Specification of the main equipment of the Hydrogen Refueling Station (Hydrogen Compressors, Hydrogen Storage, Cooling system, Dispensers).
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Chemical engineering or Process Engineering.
- 2 to 5 years experience as Process Engineer in the Oil and Gas sector.
Background, Skills and Competencies
- Experience in Capital projects, in the Oil and Gas sector. Experience in EPC Projects (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) is a plus.
- Experience in gas applications, preferably with hydrogen or/and Ammonia production.
- Strong understanding of Chemical/Process Engineering Principles and thermodynamics.
- Proficiency in process simulation softwares (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and engineering modeling tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- You have a strong and autonomous personality, an entrepreneurial mindset and a will to win.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
- You are comfortable with international contacts and relationships.
- Strong hold over MS Office tools.
- Fluency in English (other languages are a plus).
Your career
John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.
Would you like to work for an innovative company where you can meet technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you.
Find out more about our opportunities at www.johncockerill.com
