Mechanical Supervisor

We have a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Package Owner for a project in Geel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical installation teams for process equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards (GMP, FDA, EMA)
• Coordinate with construction teams, engineers, and project management
• Monitor quality control and adherence to technical specifications
• Manage mechanical contractors and subcontractors
• Conduct safety briefings and enforce HSE protocols
• Review and approve method statements and risk assessments
• Oversee commissioning and testing of mechanical systems
• Maintain project schedules and report progress to senior management

Scope

• Be fully familiar with the contract scope, technical documentation package, contract price details and fabrication/supply/construction programme

Coordination

• Monitors the day-to-day site activities of the Contractors, to ensure they complete their contracts in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and documentation. Is fully informed on planned activities, work methods and resources.
• Run and minute the contractor weekly meeting. Review and reply where necessary to contractor weekly reports
• Participate in 4-week lookahead meeting and ensure contractors planned work is fully communicate and coordinated with others
• Works closely with other CMT personnel to ensure that interfaces between contractors (co-activity) is well coordinated and that all stakeholders are fully informed.
• Participates in morning planning meeting at workface (‘Whiteboard meetings’)
• Participates in the weekly Coordination Meeting.

Quality

• Monitors the implementation of the Contractors’ Quality plan; carries out daily inspections of the works to ensure the required standards are achieved; witnesses any tests or inspections required under the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Keeps the CM & QA/QC manager informed on all quality matters; advises QA/QC manager of any potential deviations from the IFC documentation and ensures that only approved changes are implemented.
• Track and reviews all contractors’ technical RFI’s, submittals, purchases etc and refers to QA/QC manager or Field Engineering team for input / resolution / approvals
• Ensure First of Kind (FOK) register is in place and the FOK are approved
• Ensure Sample List is in place and all required samples are approved
• Complete a minimum of one specific inspection daily and record in the QIR report
• Liaise with Construction Superintendent and material Controller on free-issue Equipment deliveries, receipt and inspections.
• In conjunction with the QA/QC/Turnover Manager, reviews and approves test packs; provides information to the database controller so that status reports are up-to-date and accurate.
• Participates in system walkdowns, punch-list management, construction close-out and turnover of systems to client and/or the C&Q team.
• Reviews contractors' red-line mark-ups for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains all documentation Project filing requirements.
• Ensure construction IFC’s are Red-Lined showing progress achieved and accuracy of installation.
• Expedites the close out of punchlists

Commercial

• Be familiar with the contents of the contract, pricing agreement and scope of work
• Advises Construction Superintendent and Contracts Manager in relation to any field variations, scope changes or potential additional costs
• Ensures that any correspondence received from contractors which may have a contractual significance (e.g. cost, quality, and schedule) is copied to the Construction Manager, Area Owner and Contracts Manager.
• Reviews any claims, extra costs against the contract scope and advises the contract administrator for the package.
• Tracks the contractor manpower loading, sequence of working, coordination plan to determine if the contract is working efficiently on the contract and provides feedback to the contract administrator.

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in mechanical installations
• Pharmaceutical or cleanroom construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of process piping, HVAC, and utility systems
• Understanding of GMP and validation requirements
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Fluent English required; Dutch / Belgian language skills advantageous
• Valid EU work authorization