International Site Supervisor

As International Site Supervisor you work independently, lead the team on site and work closely with the Project Manager. The department under which the position falls is centrally managed from our headquarters in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. The working area focusses mainly on Marine and Global projects but can be BENELUX as well. It concerns a mobile function where travelling is an important part of the job. These business trips can take up from 4 – 8 weeks. You will report to the Manager Supervision and Commissioning.

Roles And Responsibilities

The International Site Supervisor is the first point of contact on the construction site and responsible for managing the operational employees, including subcontractors. You coordinate and monitor safety, quality and planning and you steer where necessary. 

For this position, we are looking for someone who fits the following job profile:

• Leadership: gives clear direction to a team; takes charge; deploys people and resources in such a way that goals are achieved.

• Team player: likes to work together to achieve team goals and shares information with the team. Also acts as a supportive factor. Switches easily in contacting and approaching different stakeholders.

• Flexibility: adapts easily and is open to new ideas. Is able and willing to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances. Is flexible with regard to working hours.

• Stress-resistant: remains calm, objective and can master difficult situations; continues to perform well under pressure; accepts criticism without becoming hostile or defensive.

• Judgmental: Makes rational, realistic and well-founded decisions, based on consideration of all available facts and alternatives.

• Takes initiative: Is pro-active, self-starter, seizes opportunities and takes action; actively influences events.

• Communicative: Communicates in a way that is clear, fluent and to the point, and that also holds one's attention. Observes and follows up on and calls to account colleagues on the preventive application of (safety) regulations, use of personal protection equipment and the application of procedures. Informs the customer about the progress of the installation work and actively participates in progress meetings when necessary.

• Technical education MBO level 4.

• In possession of driving license B.

• VCA-Basis, preferably VCA-VOL or willing to do so.

• Knowledge of the English language required.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial refrigeration engineering.

• Preferably 3 - 5 years’ experience as Site Supervisor in the refrigeration industry.

• Electrical engineering knowledge level 3.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• In possession of a STEK and/or F-Gas diploma.

• Flexible attitude towards working hours. These may be irregular, in accordance with the customer's wishes.

Our offer:

• An extensive familiarization period together with an experienced colleague (depending on experience and knowledge).

• Diverse courses and training courses (including the internal database GEA-learning center).

• A competitive salary and holiday payment.

• Payment overtime.

• Generous compensation for work outside the Benelux.

• Excellent fringe benefits.

• A-brand tools.

• Phone and laptop.

• A multitude of benefits due to various schemes such as:

• Bike plan, sports allowance, participation in collective health insurance, relocation allowance.

• GEA Heating and Refrigeration Technologies offers a challenging, independent position with many opportunities for further development. The work area offers plenty of opportunities. Within the international GEA Group, attention is paid to the development of people.

What happens once your  application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.

If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.

Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.