About this role
Our client, located in the Beveren region, is looking for a Supervisor Piping & Mechanical with strong technical expertise and people leadership skills. You’ll lead, coordinate and supervise daily piping and mechanical maintenance activities with a strong focus on HSE, quality, cost control and operational continuity You’ll plan, prioritize and allocate maintenance work to ensure efficient execution of both preventive and corrective maintenance activities You’ll organize daily toolbox meetings, communicate priorities and ensure compliance with all safety procedures and permit-to-work requirements You’ll actively supervise field activities and provide technical support to technicians and contractors during the execution of maintenance work You’ll coordinate closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability and Inspection departments to align maintenance priorities and ensure efficient plant availability You’ll ensure the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities on piping systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks and other static equipment You’ll safeguard the mechanical integrity of plant assets by ensuring that maintenance and repair activities are executed according to engineering standards, site procedures and applicable regulations You’ll support inspection programs and follow up on findings, integrity assessments, statutory inspections and corrective actions You’ll coordinate and manage external contractors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, planning and budget requirements You’ll monitor work quality and verify that repairs, modifications and installations are completed according to specifications and industry standards You’ll support the preparation, execution and evaluation of shutdowns, turnarounds and maintenance projects You’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety, efficiency and maintenance performance You’ll ensure accurate maintenance administration and reporting in SAP, including work order completion, time registration and maintenance history You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification, or equivalent by experience You have at least 5 years of relevant maintenance experience within the petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas or related process industry You’re experienced in a supervisory, team leader or coordination role within an industrial environment You have solid knowledge of piping systems, pressure equipment, heat exchangers, storage tanks and other static equipment You have a good understanding of mechanical integrity principles, inspection methodologies and reliability-driven maintenance practices You have a strong knowledge of HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, contractor management and process safety You’re experienced with SAP or another CMMS system and good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications You own strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively manage changing priorities You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration across multiple disciplines You are fluent in Dutch and have a good command of English You have a hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate, coach and develop people