Senior Process Engineer

Your next chapter with VIDA

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with at least 10 years of expertise, looking for a challenging role with direct impact and international scope? At VIDA, a company committed to driving sustainable bioenergy solutions, we are seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to join The VIDA Project Management & Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing business and organization at the forefront of the energy transition, where sustainability, circularity and innovation are key drivers of our success.

Working with us means joining a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace where growth, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact are at the heart of our mission. Based in Breda*, you will have the opportunity to be part of an international company that values its employees, fosters collaboration, and drives progress in renewable energy.

Your role as Process Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our bioenergy team. You will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting processes that convert organic materials into renewable energy, including biogas, biofuels, and heat/power. This role involves working across multiple technologies such as anaerobic digestion, gasification, pyrolysis, and fermentation, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. You will work closely with project teams, business development, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable bioenergy processes. You will report directly to VP Projects & Engineering and functionally to project managers and/or operations managers.

What you'll do

• Safety, Sustainability & Innovation

• Ensure processes comply with environmental regulations and safety standards.

• Be our Process Safety (PSM) expert

• Participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments and PSSR (pre-startup safety review).

• Investigate emerging technologies and process enhancements, with academic and industrial partners.

• Support new technology initiatives and pilot testing of novel solutions.

• Process Design & Optimization

• Develop and improve anaerobic digestion, gas cleaning, gas upgrading, wastewater treatment, drying and pelletizing processes.

• Lead and develop Front End Loading studies, such as Feasibility studies, Technology selection, Basis of Design, equipment selection and sizing.

• Support business case development

• Develop and leverage Best Practices and standards across the VIDA organization

• Project Execution

• Support basic and detailed engineering and construction phases of bioenergy projects.

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, automation, and civil engineers, both internally and externally (e.g. with engineering contractor, (technology) vendors, and regulatory bodies).

• Lead the development of SOPs and training materials for plant operators.

• Develop and Lead commissioning activities.

• Operations & Business Support

• Lead RCA (root cause analysis) of recurring operational problems.

• Coaching operations staff, e.g. with process safety expertise, plant change review.

• Support M&A team with Technical Due Diligence expertise.

What we're looking for

• University degree (bachelors or masters) in Engineering or relevant discipline with combination of qualifications and experience.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience, in both green and brown field project development and execution.

• Strong technical background with a solid track record of process engineering in a highly agile environment.

• Working understanding of project management stage gate processes and deliverable management.

• Hands-on, inquisitive, resourceful.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to work with different cultures and travel to various locations in Europe (e.g. project location, vendors, contractors, etc.)

• Experience in the renewable natural gas industry is a plus.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch required.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package reflecting your experience and skills.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values your input and development.

• 27 days of paid annual leave.

• A good pension scheme to secure your future.

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Development and training opportunities tailored to your career growth, e.g. into an Innovation Expert, Engineering Management, Project Management or Operations Management role.

• A vibrant, international work environment where your contributions will make a tangible impact.

Apply now!

Join VIDA and take the next step in your career. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow with a company committed to sustainability, we'd love to hear from you. Send your cv to Ms. Shiva Ahmadi via [email protected]

* VIDA bioenergy has established its Central Office in Breda, Noord-Brabant in a location that is convenient to reach with public transport and by car.