
People@Bilfinger

Engineering
Silvestros Oikonomidis, Process & Energy Engineer: "As the industry evolves, exciting opportunities await engineers like me to drive meaningful change."

Engineering
Patrick Kinanga, Team Lead Mechanical & Piping: "Translating customer requirements into technical solutions are crucial aspects of my role.”

Young professionalsEngineering
Jordi De Cleene, Process Engineer: "I am constantly encouraged to step out of my comfort zone, take on responsibilities, and explore new technologies."

Engineering
Kevin Oonk, Pipelines Engineer: "By continuing my studies and learning, I can grow within the company and expand my perspective."
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Internship
Jennifer Theunissen, HR Intern: "My time at Bilfinger has reassured my passion for working closely with others and making a meaningful impact.”
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EngineeringEngineeringInternshipYoung professionals
Arie Boven, Electrical Engineer: "For my graduation project I was looking for an assignment centered around energy distribution. It was during this period that I became familiar with Bilfinger, a well-known company within my university's network."
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ConsultancyVan Iterson Institute
Sander Blum, Industrial Consultant: "With new responsibilities in every project, I have the chance to implement the acquired knowledge from the institute and see the theory in action."

Internship
Kahly Roose, Intern: "Whether you are considering an internship or a permanent position, Bilfinger is the place to be if you value a supportive team environment where individuals are respected and not just seen as statistics.”

ConsultancyVan Iterson Institute
Jari Schrier, Industrial Consultant: "The Van Iterson Institute is a great intermediate step between student life and professional life."
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Internship
Jouke van der Veen, Intern Electrical Engineering: "My time at Bilfinger Tebodin has been an invaluable blend of academic learning and practical industry experience."
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Internship
Thijn Kroeze, Civil Engineering Intern: "’For those about to start their internships, keep in mind that your enthusiasm and dedication are key to making the most of this experience and setting the direction for your career."
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ConsultancySustainability
Britt van der Linden, Industrial Sustainability Consultant: ‘’Bilfinger Tebodin encourages authenticity – a place where you can truly be yourself and grow into the young professional you would like to be’’.
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Consultancy
Michelle Post and Sigrid Hemelsoet, Consultants HSE Management: "Bilfinger's HSE Management Consultancy services are aimed at creating and maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable work environment for our clients."
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Safety
Britney Schniermanni en Sezer Gunes, has been with Bilfinger for more than 12 years and, as head of the HSEQ department, works to ensure high safety standards in the Group. Gain an insight into his exciting tasks and areas of application here.

ISP
Edvaldo Ribeiro Anes, Painter: "I did an apprenticeship in ICT - something completely different - and wanted a part-time job after my apprenticeship. My father also works at Bilfinger and said they could still use painters. That's when I started.
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Consultancy
Marlinda Dijkstra, HSE & Project Management Consultant: ‘’At Bilfinger, they see your potential and talent and help you develop your skills and expertise further’’.

ISP
Krystian Ptak, Scaffolding supervisor: "I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. Scaffolding is simply a beautiful profession. Now I no longer build them myself, but supervise the projects on site and oversee the foremen."
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EngineeringConsultancyVan Iterson Institute
Merinde Loos, Training Coordinator: "It is essential that our employees enjoy working at Bilfinger and feel energized on the job."
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ProfessionalsSafety
Richard Hoogendoorn, has been with Bilfinger for more than 12 years and, as head of the HSEQ department, works to ensure high safety standards in the Group. Gain an insight into his exciting tasks and areas of application here.
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Engineering
Dick Hamming, Project Manager: "During my time in Tender Management I discovered that working with people is what I am passionate about."
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EngineeringConsultancy
Leendert Wijnbergen en Ruud van Holland, Industrial Consultant & Project Manager: "I am happy to see that because of the close cooperation between all disciplines the work is done very organized and structured. Everyone is on the same page, which is what we strive for."
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ConsultancyVan Iterson Institute
Ad Broeren and Michiel van der Meer, Van Iterson Institute: "We have always invested a lot in training our people, but with the institute we can do it much better and more efficiently."
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Engineering
Rene Fijten, Architect: "Working as an architect at Bilfinger is incredibly diverse. Every project is different, especially because our clients cover various markets, which makes my work very fun and challenging."
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Consultancy
Patrick Pellen, Senior Acoustic Consultant: "The distinctive strength of Bilfinger is that they offer a lot of responsibility and opportunities for the future. That is also the biggest motivation for me to stay with the organization."
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Consultancy
Jeroen Jacobse, External Safety Consultant: "The course provides students with necessary basic skills and knowledge concerning risk management, just like an engineer or consultant, who deals with various safety aspects."
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Engineering
Jos Tijhuis, Pipeline Engineer: "What I appreciate about Bilfinger is their humanity and willingness to look after their employees."
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Young professionalsEngineering
Gonçalo Scala, Mechanical Engineer: "Colleagues I have not talked to yet would just walk up to my desk and introduce themselves out of the blue. It made me feel quite welcome."
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EngineeringTraineeship
Melvin Corvers, Trainee: "Most interesting to me is the opportunity to work in different departments and other Bilfinger subsidiaries."
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EngineeringTraineeship
Jeroen Goudzwaard, Trainee: "I can really recommend the traineeship to other starters because I feel like Bilfinger tries to put the effort to get the best out of you through this tailor-made program."
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Young professionalsEngineeringInternship
Luuk van Duin, Process Engineer: "I already had the feeling that I wanted to do my internship at an engineering company and not a production location. This because of the wide range of knowledge at these types of companies."
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Van Iterson InstituteConsultancy
Paul Tils, Industrial Consultant: "You can tell that Bilfinger attaches a high level of importance to the education and personal development of employees."
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Engineering
Jason Cronjé, Structural Engineer: "I view Bilfinger as a cutting-edge company in terms of sustainability."
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Young professionalsEngineering
Daniël Lelivelt, Mechanical Engineer: "The time, effort, personal conversation and honesty made me choose for Bilfinger, something I do not regret to this day."
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ConsultancyVan Iterson Institute
Jesse den Engelsman, Industrial Consultant: "I chose to enroll in the Van Iterson Institute because the multi-disciplinary aspect of the program appeals to me."
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Van Iterson InstituteConsultancy
Juliette Kortekaas, Industrial Consultant: "It is a pure joy to work with other new employees and go through the introduction process together."
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Young professionalsTraineeship
Lotte Schijff, Mechanical Engineer: "What I like most about my work is that you feel like you can make a real contribution."

ISPMechanical
Babs Vandenweyer, Welding engineer: "It is the ideal mix between theory and practice, as well as the social aspect of the job. I find the theoretical side very interesting, it is broad but also very specific."

Koen Couvreur, Brigadier / Warehouse Manager: "There is a good atmosphere and I really enjoy doing the work; I like working with my hands instead of my head. The days and weeks fly by, you are busy with so much and that makes you feel good."

Luca Nemmers, Superintendent: "What I like best is that it is never boring - every day is a new challenge. I am usually supervising the work, but if necessary I also jump in as a fitter."

MechanicalISP
Akwasi Boamah, Welder: "I have nice colleagues. They are all friendly people and there is also room to joke among ourselves. In the end, we all come to work for a fun day."

ISPInspection
Familie Beerens, Jeffery: "Because of my father, I knew at age 10: 'I'm going into scaffolding.' Even then I thought it was such a beautiful profession in a fantastic and diverse environment in the industry."

ISP
Theonas Emmanouil, Scaffold Mechanic: "There is variety in the work; I'm not just building, but also thinking about the construction and how to use the material, for example. I myself have worked at more than ten different plants."

ISP
Marcel van der Vries, Associate foreman insulation: "Bilfinger is a stable employer where things are just well organized. That's important."

ISP
Robert Spruit, Insulation engineer: "We now have a very nice team that is there for each other. That close bond and that atmosphere, that's so important. If people are willing to help each other you can solve anything together."

Adnan Vehbovic, Assistent Systeembeheerder: “Naast het feit dat Bilfinger mij een regelmatige baan kon bieden, zijn ook de secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden interessant. Daarnaast is het IT-team heel erg hecht."

ISP
Tom Zevenhoven, Uitvoerder: “Ik krijg goede coaching en hulp van een ervaren projectleider. Je kunt hier echt heel veel leren, als je ervoor open staat. Er werken hier mensen met heel veel ervaring en kennis die ze delen."

ISPInspection
Brian Meijer, Insulation Mechanic, Scaffolding Mechanic and NDT Specialist: "We have a very nice young team here in the north. There are plenty of opportunities to grow and there is a lot of fun; there is always something going on."

Efficiency
Oksana Roman, consultant and Head of Department at Bilfinger Tebodin, explains in this interview her role in the energy transition. She supports companies in Central and Eastern Europe in achieving their climate goals.
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EngineeringSustainability
Suzanne Koersvelt, who started her dream job as a chemical engineer at Bilfinger Tebodin after graduating, talks here about how she helps make industry safer and more environmentally friendly every day.
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