E&I / Automation Engineer (Shutdown)

Role: E&I / Automation Engineer (Shutdown) Contract Duration: 15 months Location: Hainaut, Charleroi, Belgium Start Date: July 2026 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3 days on site, 2 days remote Elevate Your Career as E&I / Automation Engineer – Major Shutdown Maintenance Overview Airswift is currently recruiting for a E&I / Automation Engineer to support a major shutdown and maintenance project at a CCGT power plant. This role will play a key part in the preparation, coordination, and execution of electrical, instrumentation, and automation activities, ensuring safe and efficient delivery within a tight outage schedule. Key Responsibilities Support the Shutdown Manager in preparing and executing maintenance activities Plan and coordinate E&I and automation interventions, including: Motors, transformers, sensors, thermocouples, PLC systems Manage and follow up on: Preventive and corrective maintenance scope, Improvement projects and opportunity work, Feasibility studies Prepare and monitor: Work permits (including execution phase), Activity schedules and progress tracking, Spare parts availability and logistics Coordinate with internal stakeholders and contractors to ensure alignment Interface with Procurement for: RFQs, bid evaluations, and service follow-up Define and validate: Testing requirements, Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures Participate in system availability planning and plant readiness activities Provide daily reporting on progress, risks, and deviations Ensure documentation is up to date and compliant (reports, technical docs, scope changes) Contribute to shutdown feedback and continuous improvement initiatives Education & Experience Engineering degree (Bac +5) in Electrical / Automation / Industrial Engineering OR Relevant technical background with significant industry experience Senior-level experience in industrial environments (power, energy, oil & gas) Proven experience in shutdowns / turnarounds / maintenance projects Technical Skills Strong background in: Electrical systems, Instrumentation, Automation (PLCs) Experience with CMMS (preferred) AutoCAD knowledge (preferred) Understanding of: Maintenance operations, Site activities and coordination, Lifting operations (basic knowledge) Languages French – Fluent (mandatory) English – Professional level Key Competencies Strong organizational and planning skills Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced shutdown environment Team-oriented with strong coordination capabilities Additional Information Work is performed in an operational power plant environment Activities will be executed under strict safety and time constraints Hybrid work policy available after onboarding (aligned with site management) About Airswift Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. How to Apply? If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume to [email protected]. Airswift is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Join Airswift and be part of shaping the future of energy!