Global Site Supervisor for Heating & Refrigeration Projects

GEA Systems North America; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday pay 8%

Pension plan

Health insurance (optional)

Job summary

GEA Systems North America seeks an International Supervisor for the Benelux Projects Department in ’s-Hertogenbosch. You will lead the on-site team, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and timely project delivery for industrial refrigeration installations.

The role requires HBO/MBO-4 level technical education with 5–10 years in commissioning refrigeration, NH3 experience, PED/Machinery Directive understanding, and Dutch/English proficiency. Occasional irregular hours are possible.

Qualifications

• Technical education at HBO level, or MBO-4 with relevant experience, plus 5-10 years in (commissioning) industrial refrigeration.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration and heat-pump systems, including proven NH3 experience and understanding of PED and Machinery Directive requirements.
• Electrical engineering qualification (NEN-EN 50110 / NEN-3140 Skilled Person) and possession of STEK/F-Gas and VCA-Basis (or willingness to obtain).
• Good command of Dutch and English, spoken and written, and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Flexible attitude toward working hours, including occasional irregular schedules based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team independently and on-site, report to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate safety, quality and planning, and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide clear direction to the team and deploy resources effectively to meet project goals.
• Collaborate with team to reach shared objectives and support colleagues.
• Engage with stakeholders and adapt approach to each.
• Maintain performance under pressure and handle feedback professionally.
• Make rational, well-founded decisions based on available facts.
• Act proactively and independently to identify opportunities and influence outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, subcontractors and customers.
• Monitor safety regulations, PPE usage, and compliance with procedures; address deviations.
• Keep the customer informed about progress and participate in progress meetings.

Skills

NH3 experience

PED knowledge

VCA knowledge

Office software

Dutch/English bilingual

Flexible scheduling

Education

HBO level technical education or MBO-4 with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEA Systems North America seeks an International Supervisor for the Benelux Projects Department in ’s-Hertogenbosch. You will lead the on-site team, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and timely project delivery for industrial refrigeration installations.

The role requires HBO/MBO-4 level technical education with 5–10 years in commissioning refrigeration, NH3 experience, PED/Machinery Directive understanding, and Dutch/English proficiency. Occasional irregular hours are possible.