International Site Supervisor

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

Within our Business Unit Heating and Refrigeration Solutions (HRS) we are looking for an International Supervisor. In this position you are part of the Supervision and Commissioning team within the Projects Department Benelux in 's-Hertogenbosch. The Projects Department is responsible for designing, building, and commissioning high-quality technical solutions for the industrial heat pump and refrigeration industry.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• As International Supervisor you work independently, lead the team on site and work closely with the Project Manager. The department for this position is centrally managed from our headquarters in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. The working area focusses mainly on global projects . You will report to the Manager Supervision and Commissioning.
• As the first point of contact on the construction site, you are responsible for managing operational employees, including subcontractors. You coordinate and monitor safety, quality and planning, and take corrective action where necessary.
• Provide clear direction to the team, take ownership on site and deploy people and resources effectively to achieve project goals
• Collaborate with the team to reach shared objectives, share information openly and support colleagues
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders and adapt your approach to each
• Remain calm and objective in challenging situations, and maintain performance under pressure
• Handle feedback constructively and professionally
• Make rational, realistic and well-founded decisions, based on all available facts and alternatives
• Act proactively and independently, identify opportunities and influence outcomes positively
• Communicate clearly, concisely and engagingly with colleagues, subcontractors and customers
• Monitor the preventive application of safety regulations, the use of personal protective equipment and compliance with procedures, and address deviations with colleagues
• Keep the customer informed about the progress of the installation work and actively participate in progress meetings when required

Your Profile / 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.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salary and 8% holiday payment.
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days based on full-time employment.
• Participation pension fund (PME).
• Possibility of collective health insurance.
• Compensation for your sports subscription.