Technique
Why technicians choose ENGIE
You never solve technical challenges alone. You work closely with colleagues, are trusted to take initiative and continuously look for smart solutions.
Technical challenges
At ENGIE, you work on advanced, complex energy installations. You also collaborate with colleagues who have years of experience. In short: an environment where you keep learning.
Work on projects that accelerate the energy transition
From offshore and onshore wind to battery storage and industrial decarbonisation. You contribute to innovative projects that truly shape the energy transition in Belgium.
“From cutting-edge software to equipment with decades of history, that unique mix of technologies is what makes my job so fascinating.”
Nick Deslagmulder, I&C Technician
What a job as a technician looks like
Get inspired by our employees
ENGIE takes account of me as a person
Davy worked at ArcelorMittal for a while, but switched to ENGIE. He currently works there as a technician at the Knippegroen power plant (Ghent).
"If my colleagues and I do not do our preventive maintenance work properly, the machines will break down and our power plant can shut down. That would have a huge economic impact. So what we do really does make a difference. Furthermore, I value ENGIE as an employer with an eye for the people factor. It’s a very human enterprise that takes my family situation into account."
It feels good to know that you are leaving the nuclear power plant safe
Evy had already been introduced to the nuclear power plant when she had a temporary job as a lab assistant some fifteen years ago. She responded to a vacancy for supervisor and in June 2021 she commenced a one-year training programme. In the meantime, she has been declared “fully qualified” as a supervisor.
“Supervisors are the eyes and ears of the nuclear power plant. Some technical baggage is certainly a bonus, but you learn a lot during the training anyway. My job is an optimum combination of working independently and in a team. And thanks to the six-shift system, I can balance work with my family life. The salary package is great, but for me the factors that make the difference above all are the variety, the collegiality and the open communication at ENGIE.”
ENGIE allows me to contribute to a sustainable future.
Pieter safeguards the reliability of gas turbines, essential for a dependable energy supply.
“At ENGIE, I feel part of something bigger. We work closely with customers and partners to build a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system.
By training colleagues in mechanical maintenance, I pass on my experience. I am given opportunities to learn myself and strengthen others. Outside of work, I enjoy tinkering with old engines – a passion that perfectly combines technology and patience.”
I was amazed at how much mechanics is needed to produce electricity
“At my very first job application, I was already hired," says Stephen. “I was able to work at ENGIE as a technician in the Ghent port area. A year later, I was transferred to the Knippegroen power plant, which burns the process gases from neighbouring ArcelorMittal for energy production. I gained a great deal of practical knowledge about mechanics through one of the ‘pumping’ training courses. Outsiders would be surprised to know how many mechanical applications are involved in electricity production, because people really underestimate that. I also like the variety between the office work and the technical work.”
FAQ
What does the recruitment process look like?
- Online screening
- Interview
- Online assessment
- Interview with your future manager
- Job offer
How does ENGIE support a healthy work-life balance?
At ENGIE, we believe a healthy balance between work and private life is important. That is why, depending on your role, we offer flexible working hours, variable schedules, additional days off, remote working options, attractive leave arrangements and the possibility of a four-fifths work schedule.
Where can I work?
Depending on the job, you can work at different locations. Our headquarters are in Brussels. Our engineers and technicians work close to the field, at production sites across Belgium. Our research centre, Laborelec, is located in Linkebeek.