Onsite Mechanical Lead: TIG Welding & Piping

GEA Germany GmbH; Deventer; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA is seeking an on-site mechanical supervisor to oversee welding and piping tasks across customer sites in the Netherlands, with possible work in Belgium. You will plan maintenance, organize work permits, and provide instructions to mechanical teams and subcontractors, ensuring strict HSE compliance throughout the project.

The role requires experience leading on-site teams, familiarity with TIG welding and thin-wall piping in food-industry settings, and willingness to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Mechanical training and experience, including TIG welding and thin-wall piping in the food industry.
• VCA-VOL safety certification for Operational Supervisors.
• Experience leading teams on site.
• Willing to work at different customer locations in the Netherlands and possibly Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise mechanical work (TIG welding and piping).
• Plan maintenance and mechanical work on machinery and installations.
• Organise and monitor work permits; ensure HSE compliance.
• Instruct mechanical technicians and subcontractors on site operations.
• Report progress to the project manager/responsible person; ensure safe, orderly sites.

Skills

TIG welding

Thin-wall piping

Mechanical training

Leadership on site

Willing to travel

Education

VCA-VOL certificate

Job description

GEA is seeking an on-site mechanical supervisor to oversee welding and piping tasks across customer sites in the Netherlands, with possible work in Belgium. You will plan maintenance, organize work permits, and provide instructions to mechanical teams and subcontractors, ensuring strict HSE compliance throughout the project.

The role requires experience leading on-site teams, familiarity with TIG welding and thin-wall piping in food-industry settings, and willingness to travel between sites.