International Site Supervisor

GEA

's-Hertogenbosch

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8% holiday payment

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Collective health insurance

Sports subscription stipend

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking an International Supervisor for the Heating and Refrigeration Solutions unit, stationed at the Benelux Projects Department in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. You will lead the supervision and commissioning team on site, coordinating with the Project Manager and managing subcontractors, safety, and progress.

You will report to the Manager Supervision and Commissioning and engage with a broad range of stakeholders while ensuring compliance with safety, PED, and Machinery

Qualifications

Technical education at HBO level, or MBO-4 with relevant experience.
5–10 years in (commissioning) industrial refrigeration.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration and heat-pump systems, with NH3 experience; understanding of PED and Machinery Directive requirements.
Electrical engineering qualification (NEN-EN 50110 / NEN-3140 Skilled Person) and STEK/F-Gas and VCA-Basis (or willingness to obtain).
Fluent Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

Provide clear direction to the team, on-site leadership, and resource deployment to achieve project goals.
Collaborate with team to reach objectives and support colleagues.
Engage with stakeholders and adapt approach per situation.
Maintain safety, quality, and planning; take corrective action as needed.
Communicate progress and participate in progress meetings.

Skills

NH3 experience

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

HBO level technical education, or MBO-4 with relevant 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.

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
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.
Possibility of collective health insurance.
Compensation for your sports subscription.

Over GEA

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the...