The Project / Maintenance Engineer performs a range of engineering assignments, usually executed as maintenance continuous improvement or CAPEX projects. He / she engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations in order to improve the installations and production processes and reduce the total cost of ownership, safety, compliance, environment or quality issues .
When executing the projects, the Project / Maintenance Engineer may act as project manager for the project, from the initial budgeting and design phase to execution and delivery of the project to production.
The Project Engineer is acting as project manager of capex project from design, business case to execution and completion within specification. He / she is in charge of the planning, budget and deliverable versus the business case endorsed by the business.
The Project / Maintenance Engineer works closely with the Maintenance Manager or Technical Manager in order to ensure the technical availability of the assets and installations. The Project / Maintenance Engineer may specialize in a single area (mechanical, construction, transport systems, electrical) or have a broader / generalist role.
The level of the Project / Maintenance Engineer will depend on the size of the organisation / site and installations, the scope and size of the project managed as well as the complexity of the production processes / equipment.　このポジション応募にはネイティブレベルの日本語力とビジネスレベルもしくはそれ同等の英語力が必要となります。

Job Description:

• Help achieve our purpose: Feeding the Future

  Nutreco is a pioneer in animal nutrition and aquafeed – and our purpose of Feeding the Future is our passion. Through it, we’re shaping a sustainable future for food production globally. As part of the SHV family, our business lines, Skretting and Trouw Nutrition, are revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing livestock health and productivity with innovative solutions that are breaking new ground in the industry. There’s no better place to kickstart your career!

  The opportunity

  Drive your future success in end-to-end supply chain by learning from some of the industry’s foremost experts in sustainability, procurement, quality, manufacturing, logistics, planning and engineering.

  Work at the Centre of it all and build your international acumen by connecting with our Business Units and Global Supply Chain Leadership Team – the central interface between production, R&D, sales and our customers.

  Gain practical experience in supply chain excellence by working on challenging tasks, projects and completing numerous trainings in an international environment.

  Young Professional Program description 

  We offer a special 18-month program, split into three six-month rotations on the job, normally in three different countries, in three different supply chain areas. The program is designed to help you fully develop yourself on a personal and professional level by understanding our end-to-end supply chain processes, including the interdependencies and interconnectedness between different areas. You will gain industry-specific knowledge and leverage the experience of experts in our different locations and Opcos.

  Who we’re looking for:

  Academic achievement: Strong technical academic background; Master’s in for example Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Business Administration.

  Language: Strong proficiency of business English and local language.　ネイティブレベルの日本語力とビジネスレベルもしくはそれ同等の英語力が必要です

  Professional experience and passion: Maximum of one to two years of experience in supply chain, business administration or manufacturing environments.

  Global mobility and adaptability: Eagerness to take on global projects and temporary international relocation opportunities. Flexibility and ability to adapt to different cultures, helping our operations around the world.

  Proactive learners: Enjoyment in mastering complex concepts and applying learnings in practical ways to make an impact.
   

  Creative problem solvers: Ability to approach challenges creatively, thinking outside the box to find the best solutions.

  Diversity & inclusion: Appreciation and respect for diverse perspectives and ability to share your own ideas and work inclusively.

  Collaboration: Strong sense of teamwork. Appreciation for diverse perspectives and working synergistically to achieve collective goals.

  
  Entrepreneurial mindset: Proactive, enterprising spirit that seeks new opportunities for improvement and innovation within the supply chain arena.

  Why Nutreco?

  By choosing Nutreco, you’ll help us lead the change towards global sustainable food production, equipped with the best training and mentorship and a spirit of innovation. This program isn’t just about what you can bring to us, but how we can grow together, fostering a culture that sparks entrepreneurial mindset.

  Local hiring company - home location

  You will spend the first six months at your home location (Japan) gaining on-the-job experience with a real-life job, learning about key supply chain processes, systems, respective goods and services and dataflows. In parallel, you will also start to develop your personal network in a collaborative environment.

  Plant and Opco locations

  After the first six months working from your home location, you will spend several months in some of our international plants and locations. The focus here will be on gaining additional perspectives and learning about the day-to-day operational and strategic challenges. At this point, you may identify potential improvements to help us along in our continuous drive for optimization.

  YPP Academy Weeks

  Each rotation starts with a Skills Development Academy week focused on job-specific learning and personal development. You will also meet your fellow global Young Professionals and benefit from a wide range of trainings and events.

  During all the phases of your traineeship, you will work as part of the Supply Chain team on a challenging position, global project, operational business tasks and attend several training courses. This combination of on-the-job, projects, training and international experience will provide you with excellent skills and give you a solid head start on your career.

  Step into your future

  Recruitment process

  Submit your application. Interview: Connect with your potential future manager to discuss your aspirations and potential fit. Assessment: Review your values alignment, personality, and ability with Nutreco’s needs. Offer: Join us in Feeding the Future!

  For application details and more, visit the Nutreco career site. And be quick – the journey begins soon, and we’re eager to welcome our new cohort of visionaries.

  To be eligible, candidates must have completed their Master’s program before the traineeship 1st of October 2024, be willing to undertake regional/international assignments; embody the qualities of collaboration and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Technical project management 

• Develops technical project objectives by drafting maintenance of CAPEX project proposals and plans 

• Determines project specifications in line with operations requirements, and performance standards; completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates 

• Evaluates and validates design alternatives to create optimum designs. 

• Certifies the technical accuracy of designs.  

• Projects 

• Participates as a team member in a broad CAPEX assignments, or leads project teams in maintenance and CAPEX projects  

• Participate in assigned installation and/or maintenance projects, within the project management guidelines. 

• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints. 

• Monitoring and auditing 

• Conducts technical audits and ad hoc monitoring of existing installations and relevant equipment in order to support the technical availability of the installation 

• Generates reports regarding project / installation status, progress of maintenance and project work, incidents and update relevant systems as well as technical documents as required. 

• Maintenance and troubleshooting 

• Defines maintenance and engineering standards, procedures and approaches for the assigned area, in order to enhance the quality and availability of the installation 

• Troubleshoots in case of (recurring) malfunctions, problems or other issues; Suggests solutions to prevent malfunctions from recurring 

• Assists in preparing, planning and scheduling maintenance and project work; Supervises (scheduled and non-scheduled) maintenance work, carry out testing and generate and implement solutions and/or corrective action to installation and maintenance problems. May actively participate in the execution of the work whilst supervising 

• May maintain or supervise inventory management of equipment, parts, and supplies to ensure availability of equipment / spare parts for continuous production 

• Leads maintenance continuous improvement methodologies and best practices such as TPM, spare part mgt, Cost of ownership optimization, supplier tenders in the field of maintenance with purchasing …. 

• Technical leadership 

• Provides technical leadership to a group of (permanently of temporarily) assigned engineers and technicians. 

• Stays abreast of the latest developments in maintenance and engineering  

• Acts as a technical consultant on maintenance and engineering; Contributes to the development of Nutreco technical standards 

• Compliance 

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.