Repair Workshop Supervisor/ Deputy Safety Officer

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Provides technical guidance to workshop employees
• Supervises employees, assigns work orders and supports employees with organizational, technical or procedural issues
• Consults on repair methods and procedures, as well as supports the continuous development of the workshop
• Administers technical repair documents
• Supports the Head of Workshop in recruitment and technical development of the workshop staff
• Conducts performance reviews with his direct supports and coaches employees to improve performance as needed
• Employs a proactive approach to safety management and ensures adherence of employees to QHSE guidelines
• Oversees and triggers maintenance of repair machinery and equipment.
• Supervises and supports the apprentices during their apprenticeship program.
• Oversees the rental bowl fleet and gives technical support to rental requests.

• Ensures that repairs on separators and decanters are performed in accordance to prevailing technical standards for safe operation of the centrifuge
• Manages daily operation in his area of responsibility to maximize productivity of company resources and ensure customer orders are completed in the promised time frame 
• Monitors department KPI and takes corrective actions in agreement with workshop management to ensure performance goals can be achieved

• Develops workforce in his area of responsibility to ensure employee competencies match the established guardrails for performance of established repair process
• Investigates and proposes alternative solutions if existing procedures and processes fail to deliver the required results

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Technical degree in mechanical or materials engineering
• Alternatively, completion of a formal 3 to 4-year apprenticeship as machinist or industrial mechanic with additional repair specific technical training.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the repair of industrial centrifuges
• Knowledge of materials failure modes
• Understanding of processes employed in workshop.
• Preferably experience in leadership roles.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents such as technical reports, drawings or technical procedures.
• Ability to prepare basic sketches.
• Knowledge of SAP P11 system
• PC productivity software
• Good English communication skills

GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
•  Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

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