Site Supervisor

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Mechanical training and experience (including knowledge of TIG welding and thin-wall piping systems in the food industry)

• VCA-VOL (Safety Certificate for Operational Supervisors)

• Experience with leading teams on site

• Willing to work on different customer locations within the Netherlands and possibly Belgium

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Preparing and supervising mechanical work (TIG welding / piping)

• Involved in preparing cost estimates and quotations

• Planning maintenance and mechanical work on machinery and installations

• Organizing and monitoring work permits

• Providing instructions to all mechanical technicians (focus) and to other subcontractors like electricians or insulators

• Supervising work activities and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance

• Managing the return of materials and tools (during and after work activities)

• Reporting work progress and completed activities to the project manager/responsible person

• Maintaining clean and safe workplaces

• Reporting on completed work activities

• Ensuring compliance with the customer's safety regulations and site rules

• Acting as the contact person between GEA and the customer

• Overall work planning and coordination

• Cost control: keep working hours under control and within budgeted number of hours

• Ensuring the workplace is left clean and orderly upon completion of the work

• Completing incident reporting forms correctly in the event of any emergencies or incidents (calamities)

• Performing safety inspections and toolboxes with work staff