Junior CO2 Technology Engineer (VIE)

Are you a fresh graduate and looking for a place where you can make a difference? Join our VIE Program and develop your talents in our challenging and rewarding environment. 

To strengthen our Technical & Manufacturing Process Innovation Team, based in Limelette, Belgium, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Junior CO2 Technology Engineer (VIE). 

About the role  

Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to plan ahead and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy takes into account our three major pillars of sustainable development: planet, people and profit.  

As a Junior CO2 Technology Engineer (VIE), you will be part of the team to define and develop CO2 capture projects for the different production plants of Lhoist. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of the decarbonisation transition of the lime industry.  

Your role and responsibilities:  

• Technology assessment for Carbon Capture technologies based on adsorption, absorption, membranes, cryogenic technologies, …  

• Follow-up of existing and emerging technologies  

• Technology benchmarking  

• Project initiation in view of upcoming funding programs  

• Follow up of ongoing projects at different levels: development stage, pilot unit stage as well as large-scale implementation to support our entity in France  

• Process Engineering and simulations (Hysys) with focus on high pressure and low temperature gas and liquids processing  

About you:  

• Master’s Degree in Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering or equivalent engineering degrees. Technical background, interest in gas and liquids engineering.   

• Analytical mindset, go beyond and build-up attitude, self-challenger, great team spirit  

• Ability to execute and relate with the big picture.    

• Proficient on MS Excel and any additional knowledge in data tools. 

• You are eager to learn from the experts around you and be autonomous when necessary. 

• You have full professional proficiency in English. French or another language is a plus. 

About the VIE Program  

V.I.E. Program (volontariat international en entreprise), is an international graduate program that allows EU graduates working with a team of experts abroad. The program is minimum 1 year with a possibility of renewal and hire. By joining our VIE Program, you will have several opportunities to work on projects that directly