Mechanical - Piping & Valve Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Mechanical team, composed of 3 people, is integrated into the Machinery department and focuses on CAPEX projects and Technical Site Assistance in collaboration with other departments (Process, Procurement, Civil).
• As a Mechanical - Piping & Valve Specialist, you will work on piping and its accessories (valves, PSV, gaskets, support) to support the Solvay Group (site and corporate). You will get the opportunity to contribute to applying and developing the Solvay piping standards and have a positive impact on piping reliability and cost. You will also have secondary expertise in Static equipment and you will provide support to this discipline when required.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Applying your best piping expertise to reach the required reliability, availability & maintainability for our customers with no compromise on safety.
  • Creating more value from the assets and developing proactive safety design.
  • Reviewing or assessing piping stress analysis and writing simple piping specifications like valves, gaskets, piping material class, and performing the technical bid evaluation.
  • Writing complex specifications and performing Technical Site Assistance (TAS) to resolve piping troubleshooting (corrosions, leaks).
  • Playing a key role in knowledge management while proactively integrating the team learnings related to piping.
  • Following external consultants to absorb piping workload when required.

• We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode.

About you

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Relevant work experience in piping discipline for at least 6 years and in static equipment for at least 4 years.
• Competencies:
  • Material (corrosion, strength); piping stress analysis.
  • Valve technology and gaskets.
  • Piping codes/regulations (PED, ASME B16.5, EN1092).
  • Static equipment (ASME VIII div1, EN13445, CODAP).
  • Fluent English (mandatory); French is nice to have.
• Behaviors:
  • Adaptability.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Problem-solving.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Spain's base pay reasonably expected for this role is € 55,600.00 to € 69,500.00 and Italy's base pay is € 49,920.00 to € 62,400.00, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship, and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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