Senior Mechanical Engineer – Equipment & Package Systems

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Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

  • Manage the engineering and execution of assigned equipment and package systems, including heat exchangers, silos, stacks, chemical supply systems and other process plant equipment.
  • Prepare technical specifications and RFQ documentation, evaluate supplier bids, conduct clarification meetings and support supplier selection.
  • Coordinate concept and basic engineering activities, ensuring project requirements, interfaces and plant integration are adequately addressed.
  • Lead multidisciplinary interface management with Process, Layout, Civil, Structural, Electrical, I&C, Construction, Commissioning and external suppliers.
  • Supervise supplier engineering activities, monitor procurement and documentation progress, and drive the resolution of technical issues.
  • Review and approve supplier documentation, ensuring compliance with project, contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Support factory acceptance tests (FATs), installation and commissioning activities, including the resolution of supplier non-conformities and site-related technical issues.
  • Maintain effective stakeholder communication throughout project execution and provide international project support through supplier visits, FATs and site activities (10-20% travel).

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable discipline from a technical college or university (FH/ETH or equivalent).
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in international plant engineering, EPC projects, power generation or the process industry.
  • Proven experience in the engineering, procurement and execution of complex mechanical equipment and package systems.
  • Experience with industrial heat exchangers; knowledge of stacks, silos, chemical supply systems or similar process equipment is an advantage.
  • Solid understanding of industrial plant processes and mechanical systems, with the ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
  • Strong coordination, negotiation and communication skills when working with suppliers, Procurement, site teams and other stakeholders.
  • Structured, precise and proactive working style, with a high level of ownership and responsibility.
  • Proficient in MS Office and fluent in English; knowledge of COMOS, AutoCAD, KKS or German is an advantage.

Additional Information

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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