Field Service Site Supervisor

About the role

JBT Marel is looking for a Field Service Site Supervisor based in Spain to oversee equipment installations, start-up activities and preventive maintenance agreements at customer sites around the world. This is an international, hands-on role for someone with a strong electrical background, a practical mindset and the confidence to work independently. The position involves global travel for approximately 160-210 days per year, with assignments typically lasting between 2 and 8 weeks away from home.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise equipment installations, start-up activities and preventive maintenance agreements at customer sites worldwide.
• Coordinate and oversee field service engineers, local contractors and customer crews so that work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards throughout project execution.
• Conduct pre-installation site visits to verify site layouts, technical requirements and customer readiness.
• Manage schedules, resources and priorities while independently resolving complex technical and logistical challenges.
• Communicate project progress, issues and requirements to customers, project management and internal stakeholders, prepare reports and document lessons learned.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced colleagues and support their development.

Required profile

• A strong electrical background, with in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and a basic understanding of related technical disciplines.
• Experience in field service, site supervision, equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance engineering or a similar technical role.
• Experience coordinating contractors, customer teams or technical personnel on-site.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems, make sound decisions and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Experience leading project activities, supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal English is mandatory.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally for 160-210 days per year, including assignments of 2-8 weeks away from home.
• Previous experience in the food processing or industrial machinery sector is advantageous.