Overall Mission
As part of the development and continuous improvement of maintenance activities, Westinghouse Electric Belgium is looking for a Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join the Pump & Motor Platform Methods Department in Nivelles.
Building on a previous technical background in maintenance, you will take an active role in the optimization and structuring of maintenance processes, with a particular focus on the implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to combine maintenance engineering, project management, reliability improvement, and field operations within a demanding industrial and nuclear environment.
Apprenticeship Details
- Position: Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Master's Degree)
- Location: Nivelles, Belgium
- Department: Pump & Motor Methods Department
- Duration: Mid-September 2026 to Mid-June 2027
- Schedule: Alternating one week in the company / one week in academic training
Main Project
Implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
You will lead the design, structuring, and deployment of a maintenance management system for the key equipment used in the Pump & Motor workshop.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and prioritizing critical equipment.
- Developing comprehensive technical equipment data sheets.
- Structuring spare parts management, including references, criticality, and inventory levels.
- Defining and justifying preventive maintenance frequencies using:
- Manufacturer recommendations
- Historical maintenance data
- FMEA analyses
- Reliability studies
- Developing an automated maintenance reminder system through CMMS and notification tools.
- Configuring and integrating maintenance data into the CMMS.
- Ensuring long-term consistency, reliability, and sustainability of the maintenance system.
Additional Responsibilities
Technical Expertise & Field Support
- Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Provide technical support to field maintenance teams.
- Analyze equipment failures and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Conduct preliminary troubleshooting and first-level interventions when possible.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
- Apply maintenance methodologies and analytical tools such as:
- FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Reliability-centered approaches
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, availability, and maintenance costs.
Maintenance Methods Development
- Support the standardization of maintenance practices.
- Improve the quality and structure of technical data.
- Participate in the development of maintenance management tools and methods.
Safety & Compliance
- Integrate safety requirements into maintenance plans.
- Participate in risk assessments and hazard analysis activities.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety and quality standards.
Knowledge Management
- Monitor interventions performed by external contractors.
- Capture and capitalize technical feedback, including:
- Failure modes
- Replaced components
- Lessons learned
- Best practices
- Support the Methods Department on various engineering and maintenance projects.
Accountabilities
- Successfully deploy a structured and operational CMMS system.
- Improve reliability and availability of critical workshop equipment.
- Optimize spare parts management processes.
- Contribute to the development and standardization of maintenance practices.
- Support the collection and preservation of technical knowledge and field experience.
Working Environment
You will work in a mixed environment involving both:
- Workshop and field activities within a nuclear industrial facility
- Office-based engineering and maintenance methods activities
You will collaborate with:
- Maintenance teams
- Methods engineers
- Production personnel
- External service providers
- Technical experts
As part of the nuclear environment, the workshop is located within a controlled area. Medical examinations and radiation monitoring will be conducted by the Radiation Protection Department throughout the apprenticeship.
Profile
Education
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Maintenance Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Previous technical qualification (Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, or equivalent) in:
- Maintenance
- Electromechanics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Related technical field
Technical Skills
- Strong mechanical and electromechanical knowledge.
- Hands-on maintenance experience is essential.
- Interest or experience with CMMS systems.
- Good command of Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
- Knowledge of or interest in:
- FMEA
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Lean methodologies
- Root Cause Analysis
We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
