Mechanical Site Supervisor (F/M)

GEA Group; Montigny-le-Bretonneux; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in liquid powder technology seeks a Site Supervisor to manage on-site installation activities. The role involves overseeing assembly teams, coordinating logistics, and ensuring project quality and adherence to budgets. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in site installation management, strong insights in piping design, and full working proficiency in French and English. Up to 100 nights of business travel per year. A technical degree in Mechanical or Piping Installation is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in site installation management.
• Strong insights in piping design & installation.
• Full working proficiency in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Manage site installation and oversee assembly teams.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure project quality and timelines.
• Develop and maintain documentation of site activities.

Connaissances

Site work aptitude

Technical insights (piping, welding, lifting)

Leadership of sub-suppliers' teams

Planning and risk assessment

Formation

Technical Degree in Mechanical or Piping Installation

Project Management training

Outils

Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel)

AutoCAD

MS Project

Description du poste

Job Overview

The site supervisor is the head of Installation, head of Communication, head of site organization and documentation, and the go‑to person for all erection‑related topics within the Liquid Powder Technology division (liquid, evaporator, dryer). In between construction jobs, the supervisor is responsible for organizing the specific knowledge of erection‑related activities, including installation planning, assessment of manpower requirements, implementation of actions from return of experience, and improvement of procedures. The supervisor also provides the sales team with reliable inputs for the costing of erection.

Working Relationships

• Internal – Project Managers & Project Team (Drafting, Process, C&I, Erection, Commissioning)
• Supply chain, Finance, Logistics
• Sales
• External – Client
• Building contractor
• Installation companies / workshops

Main Responsibilities

• Site Installation Management (onsite)
  • Site logistics (deliveries)
  • Work breakdown of site activities
  • Supervision of the assembly teams
  • Responsible for assembly quality
  • Responsible for time schedules / project status
  • Monitor budget and report deviations to Project Manager
  • Coordinate the assembly with the design department, finalize design studies on site when necessary
  • Coordinate the assembly with the customers
  • Report on site labor via time sheet records
  • Contractor management
  • Hand over a SATed plant to commissioning engineers
  • Estimate assembly hours and plan for scope changes during installation (change orders)
  • Responsible for tools and site commodities
  • Responsible for documentation on site
    • Reporting site activities
    • Progress reports (e.g., EVM)
    • HSE reports
• Budget and forecasting reports
• Liaise with local forces (R&C’s, HSE Specialists, Consultants)

Site Installation Planning & Estimating

• Plan site activity ahead of installation (activity work breakdown, schedule, materials, RFQ, etc.)
• Support selection of installation companies (Audit, URS, RFQ, PO)
• Provide inputs for the costing of erection to the sales team

Knowledge Building (onsite / offsite)

• Maintain a quotation database for erection activity (manhours, lifting, assembly, piping, scaffolding, insulation, site settlement, …)
• Return of experiences, non‑conformity reports, improvement suggestions, etc.

Business Trips / Travels

• Ability to spend at least 100 nights away per year on business trips
• Full time at site over the project erection duration (up to 6 months)
• Projects located worldwide

Personal Skills

• Appetency for site work
• Ability to think ahead and plan (WBS, scheduling, Risk assessment, EVM, …)
• Strong technical insights regarding on‑site matters (piping, welding, lifting, cost estimation…)

Soft Skills

• Ability to lead sub‑suppliers’ teams
• Maintain good cooperation in the team / high level of motivation
• Strong ownership
• Self‑driven behaviour
• Successful communication in remote working conditions

Other Skills

• Experience in using Internet, Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Naviswork, BIM viewers preferred
• Experience with MS Project is a plus

Education

• Technical Degree or training in Mechanical or Piping Installation
• Project Management training a plus

Experience

• 5–10 years in site installation management
• Strong insights in piping design & installation, and Lifting
• Experience within Dairy or Food business a plus

Language Skills

• French: full working proficiency
• English: full working proficiency
• Spanish a plus