Senior Package Unit Engineer (m/​f/​d) Cooling Tower specialist

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germanythyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Engineering & Science
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2025/05/21
Job number:DE_RS_16463
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https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en/job/Senior-Package-Unit-Engineer-m_f_d-–-Cooling-Tower-specialist-Dortmund?id=930026

Your responsibilities

Package units at Uhde GmbH refer to sub-plants that are largely self-sufficient. They usually support the main process to function properly by providing utilities such as steam or cooling water.

In your new role you will be acting as a specialist for cooling towers, providing input to cooling water concepts and chemical cooling water treatment in the field of international chemical plant engineering.

Your tasks:

  • Taking responsibility for large GRP cooling towers or modularized cooling towers (200-2000 MWth), cooling water chemical dosing stations and hydraulic check valves.
  • Contributing to the cooling water concept by considering closed loop vs. open loop, cooling tower basin design and cooling water pump philosophy.
  • Defining the cooling tower concept regarding layout and position of cooling tower cells.
  • Estimating the cooling tower’s dimension, its footprint, the number of cells and other design parameters.
  • Advising the layout department for the preferred location compared to other structures.
  • Participating in audits for potential vendors.
  • Preparing technical tender documents and order specifications.
  • Evaluating offers and preparing technical bid comparisons.
  • Providing technical clarification for suppliers and customers.
  • Managing the manufacturers after purchase order placement e.g. by checking all related documents and resolving technical queries.
  • Passing on and coordinating information (auxiliary energies, tie-in points, loads, installation information) to adjacent disciplines like process engineering, instrumentation, electrical engineering and construction management.
  • Participating in HAZOP studies and design review meetings.
  • Supporting inspections, functional tests, and performance tests as well as assembly and commissioning on site, mainly abroad.

Your profile

  • You have a completed university degree (Master's or diploma) in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering or a related field.
  • Ideally, you gained your professional experience in processing either at a plant construction company, a chemical plant operator, or a manufacturer/system supplier.
  • You take the initiative in your work and find it easy to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
  • A structured way of working, where you keep track of all your tasks, characterizes you.
  • You see yourself as a solution-oriented team player who is not easily disturbed by external disruptions.
  • You are motivated to go on national and international business trips to support our projects globally.
  • You have very good German and English skills (both at least C1 level) in spoken and written form.

Your benefits

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, please apply online now under specification of your salary requirement and your notice period.

It goes without saying, that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:

  • Performance-related compensation according to collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW (30 days vacation, 35 hour week, vacation pay, special payments according to collective agreement)
  • Attractive old-age provision models
  • Groupwide learning measures
  • thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns

Contact

Sven Thier

Recruiting Expert

Tel: +49162 2422 844

Important to us

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Company

The Decarbon Technologies segment is positioning itself as a technology leader for the energy transition and showcasing its credentials as a 'green industrial powerhouse’ with extensive capabilities for the green transformation. It comprises the thyssenkrupp rothe erde, thyssenkrupp nucera, thyssenkrupp Uhde and thyssenkrupp Polysius businesses. thyssenkrupp rothe erde is the world’s No. 1 supplier of the latest generation of bearings, with which it is making the energy transition possible. thyssenkrupp nucera is one of the world's leading providers of electrolysis plants for the production of green hydrogen. thyssenkrupp Uhde is a global technology leader in the ammonia value chain (including ammonia cracking), where production will increasingly be through green methods in the future. thyssenkrupp Polysius is one of the pioneers for the climate-neutral transformation of the cement industry with its green technologies, such as the patented oxyfuel technology. The businesses combine many years of experience, in-depth expertise in international plant engineering, an extensive installed base and close customer relationships. Approximately 15,000 employees work in the segment, which generated sales of around 3.4 billion euros in fiscal 2022/2023.

thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technological expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of base chemicals, fertilizers and polymers as well as complete value chains for green hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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