MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Your next chapter with VIDA
Are you an experienced Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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.
Why choose VIDA?
VIDA is a leader in bioenergy solutions, specializing in the sustainable transformation of biomass into renewable energy. VIDA is developing an asset base in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and potentially other European countries. With a clear focus on sustainability, we provide innovative solutions that support the global shift towards renewable energy sources. At VIDA, our core values: Passion, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Responsibility shape everything we do.
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 E&I 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
- Regulatory compliance and safety
- Ensure compliance of Dutch regulations such as WBDA
- Ensure compliance with European regulations such as PED, CE marking and ATEX
- Be the focal point in material selection for all applications in our plants and projects
- Promote safe design principles and participate in risk assessment reviews
- Engineering design & Project execution
- Lead mechanical design activities for both static and rotating equipment
- Coordinate the mechanical activities within multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, E&I, civil, and automation)
- Develop high level plot plans during very early stages of the project
- Develop and review technical specifications, datasheets and piping specifications
- Operations & Maintenance support
- Provide technical support to operational sites
- Lead root cause analysis for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions
- Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance strategies together with the production sites
- Innovation & Continuous improvement
- Liaise with vendors and technology providers to remain up to date on new developments in the biogas industry
- Analyze plant performance and lead reliability improvement
- Identify optimization opportunities such as life cycle cost reductions
What we’re looking for
- University degree (bachelors or masters) in Mechanical 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 or maintenance.
- Strong technical background with a solid track record of mechanical 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.
About VIDA
VIDA is at the forefront of the global energy transition, developing sustainable bioenergy solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the world. Through innovation and collaboration, we are building a cleaner, greener future.
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 imh@vtti.com
* 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.
Hiring process
We invite you to take a look through our website to get an insight into our business, our values, our ambitions, and our people.
When you are ready to apply, the first step is simple: submit your application through our website or via LinkedIn. You will need to upload your resume and any other relevant documents specified in the job description, such as a portfolio. We also encourage you to write and upload a short cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for the role.
Do you already know someone at VTTI? If so, they may be open to sharing their experiences, answering any questions, and even introducing you as a referral candidate.
We embrace diversity, inclusivity and non-discrimination in our hiring practices, and are open to people of all backgrounds. We recognize that different applicants may have different needs, so feel free to share any support needs with our recruiter, for example due to any type of disability. It is in our interest to help you show us the best, most comfortable version of who you are.
Once we have received your application, our recruitment team will review it to see if your skills and experience align with the role.
If we think you could be a good fit, we may schedule a quick phone or video call to get to know you a little better. This is a chance for us to learn more about your background and for you to ask any questions you might have about the role or our company. We will also discuss your experience with the hiring manager or panel.
If we think you might be a better fit for a different position within our organization, now or in the future, we will contact you and discuss the opportunity and/or next steps.
If things go well during the initial screening, you will move on to the first interview.
We want this to be a two-way conversation—because this is also your opportunity to find out more about whether you would like to work with us and make VTTI the next step in your career. The process and the number of interviews depending on the seniority level and the location of the role. All candidates for the same position will follow the same process.
Depending on the role we might ask you to prepare a technical task or business case or ask you to complete a short personality assessment, a skills assessment, or a full day in-person assessment. The purpose of this is to give us a better sense of how you approach problem-solving, your leadership style and/or how you would apply your skills to the role.
You are also welcome to ask for an extra interview or an orientation day at the terminal or office, if you need further conversations or in-person experience to make your decision.
We value your time and effort and will do our utmost to provide feedback as quickly as possible.
Whether it’s an offer or constructive feedback, we will try to communicate clearly with you about the next steps.
If you are offered the role, be available to answer any questions you might have. We know that changing jobs is something you don’t do every day and is a major life event, so we’ll try to support you as well as we can.
Good luck, and we can’t wait to meet you!
