Field Service Site Supervisor

JBT Marel; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Site Supervisor based in Spain to oversee equipment installations, start-up activities and preventive maintenance at customer sites worldwide. The role demands a strong electrical background, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently across international projects.

You will coordinate field service engineers, local contractors and customer teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and travel roughly 160–210 days a year on assignments

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background essential with knowledge of electrical systems.
• Experience in field service, site supervision, equipment installation, commissioning or maintenance engineering.
• Experience coordinating contractors or customer teams on-site.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and work independently.
• Experience leading project activities and contributing to process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal English required.
• Willingness to travel globally for 160–210 days per year (2–8 week assignments).
• Experience in food processing or industrial machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising equipment installations, start-up activities and preventive maintenance agreements at customer sites worldwide.
• Coordinating and overseeing field service engineers, local contractors and customer crews to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards throughout project execution.
• Conducting pre-installation site visits to verify site layouts, technical requirements and customer readiness.
• Managing schedules, resources and priorities while independently resolving complex technical and logistical challenges.
• Communicating project progress, issues and requirements to customers, project management and internal stakeholders, preparing reports and documenting lessons learned.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and contributing to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical background

Field service

Site supervision

Equipment installation

Commissioning

Maintenance engineering

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

English (verbal/written)

Global travel

Independent work

Job description

Field Service Site Supervisor – Spain

At JBT Marel, we are looking for a Field Service Site Supervisor based in Spain to oversee equipment installations, start‑up activities and preventive maintenance agreements at customer sites around the world.

This is an international, hands‑on role for someone with a strong electrical background, a practical mindset and the confidence to work independently. You will coordinate local contractors and customer crews, take ownership of complex site challenges and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

The role involves global travel for approximately 160–210 days per year, with assignments typically lasting between 2 and 8 weeks away from home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising equipment installations, start‑up activities and preventive maintenance agreements at customer sites worldwide.
• Coordinating and overseeing field service engineers, local contractors and customer crews to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards throughout project execution.
• Conducting pre‑installation site visits to verify site layouts, technical requirements and customer readiness.
• Managing schedules, resources and priorities while independently resolving complex technical and logistical challenges.
• Communicating project progress, issues and requirements to customers, project management and internal stakeholders, preparing reports and documenting lessons learned.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and contributing to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Experience & Education

• A strong electrical background is essential, supported by in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and a basic understanding of related technical disciplines.
• Experience in field service, site supervision, equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance engineering or a similar technical role.
• Experience coordinating contractors, customer teams or technical personnel on‑site.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex problems, make sound decisions and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Experience leading project activities, supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal English is mandatory.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally for 160–210 days per year, including assignments of 2–8 weeks away from home.
• Previous experience in the food processing or industrial machinery sector would be advantageous.

Working Style

Your mentality is the most important factor. We are looking for someone who is proactive, resilient, dependable and solution‑focused. You should be comfortable working alone for extended periods, taking ownership of challenges and adapting to different customers, cultures and working environments.

Who Are We?

We are the kind of people who find purpose in creating things. Our mission is to transform the future of food by creating a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably.

At JBT Marel, we are uniquely positioned to make this happen. By combining technology, innovation and expertise, we help food producers around the world improve efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

If you are passionate about Excellence, Innovation and Unity, we invite you to join our global team and help us shape the future of food.