Electrical Project Engineer

With more than 100 years of alumina expertise, Almatis is the world’s leader in the development, manufacture and supply of premium alumina and alumina‑based products.

Almatis is both a global and fully integrated producer, serving our customers from fourteen strategically located sales, research and manufacturing sites.

Our employees strive to exceed customers’ expectations through industry leading customer service, technical support and manufacturing excellence. We implement leading technologies and continuous improvement programs, which have established Almatis products as the benchmark for quality and consistency.

For our production team in Rotterdam, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven  Electrical Project Engineer.

About the job
In this role, you will apply your technical expertise within a dynamic industrial environment. You will work on a wide range of electrical engineering projects, from business case development and design to installation, commissioning, and final delivery. You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and suppliers, playing a key role in driving process improvements and technical innovations.

You communicate effectively, take initiative, set priorities, and maintain strong control over planning, quality, and safety. Your expertise directly contributes to a reliable and continuously improving production environment.

You will be responsible for

Acting as  Installation Responsible Person (IV)  in accordance with  NEN 3140 / 3840 .

Leading, executing, and coordinating  electrical engineering tasks and projects .

Developing and monitoring  project schedules, budgets, and quality standards .

Serving as the  technical expert  for electrical engineering matters within the plant.

Selecting, testing, installing, and commissioning  new production and process equipment .

Identifying issues, performing  root cause analyses , and preventing recurrence.

Managing, updating, and safeguarding  technical documentation and drawings .

Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring daily activities and performance.

Aligning with stakeholders and reporting on  progress, milestones, and risks .

About you
Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree  in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

5+ years of relevant experience  in an industrial or production environment.

Proven experience managing  electrical engineering projects , preferably within medium‑sized manufacturing companies.

Installation Responsible Person (IV)  certification for high/low voltage is a plus, or willingness to obtain it.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of production and process installations, control systems, and technical standards.

Experience with SAP, manufacturing or process software, and MS Office.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Strong command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Effective communicator able to align and engage multiple stakeholders.

Proactive, structured, and focused on optimization and safety.

We offer you

A versatile and challenging role where you can apply and further develop your experience.

19 additional leave days (ADV-days).

Travel expense reimbursement up to 50 km (one way).

Extensive learning and development opportunities.

Collective pension scheme and group health insurance.

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