Fabrication Supervisor - Senior

Working Location

Fabrication Yard, Arendonk, Belgium

Client

Leading Global Green Energy Major - Offshore Wind

Contract Type

Contract Length: 18-month initial length

Role Objective

We are seeking a proactive, flexible consultant to support offshore wind farm projects in the client portfolio. The consultant will deliver high-quality fabrication supervision, with a primary focus on coating activities, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and adapt to evolving project priorities and workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Coating Fabrication Inspector / Fabrication Supervisor with qualifications such as Frosio Level III, NACE Level 2-3, or ICORR Painting Inspector Level 3 (additional qualifications for VT / NDT are an advantage).
• Serve as Senior Fabrication Supervisor with a preliminary focus on coating and secondary responsibilities within welding, NDT, assembly work, and material logistics.
• Oversee adherence to technical standards and assist and support suppliers in delivering products safely, with high quality, and on time.
• Work on secondary structures (boat landings, ladders, and similar components) for offshore wind projects at the fabrication yard in Arendonk, Belgium.
• Plan and schedule working time around inspections during the week so a normal working time of 40 hours per week is respected.
• Perform occasional spot checks and inspections during weekends; all extra work to be aligned and approved by the Fabrication Manager prior to taking place.
• Take primary responsibility for coating supervision, with additional supervision and inspection work for other disciplines such as welding, NDT, assembly work, and material logistics.
• Report to the Fabrication Manager(s) for Secondary Steel, who are based in Denmark and will visit the site as required.
• Provide own working clothes including PPE (safety work shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses).
• Use working clothes supplied after onboarding within a reasonable time frame.
• Use laptop and phone provided for work purposes.
• Maintain and apply qualifications as Coating Fabrication Inspector / Fabrication Supervisor: Frosio Level III, NACE Level 2-3, or ICORR Painting Inspector Level 3.

Requirements

• Coating Fabrication Inspector / Fabrication Supervisor qualifications: Frosio Level III, NACE Level 2-3, or ICORR Painting Inspector Level 3 (additional qualifications for VT / NDT are a plus).
• More than 10 years of relevant work experience in the heavy-duty or offshore industry (fabrication yards, pre-assembly, or construction sites).
• Technically strong, adaptable, and able to work well individually and in teams, with strong communication abilities.
• Good English skills, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Preference for candidates already living in the vicinity of the fabrication yard.
• Personal flexibility to work around a schedule and be on site when needed, coordinated and agreed upon with the Fabrication Manager.
• Monitor relevant activities with representatives from contractors and subcontractors and supervise inspectors from other disciplines who are involved in the site team.
• Monitor work progress against schedule, highlight areas of concern, and propose possible corrective actions, including assisting contractors in documenting and correcting NCRs.
• Take the lead in obtaining documentation from suppliers.
• Assist in tests on completion, including as-built drawings and documentation.
• Demonstrate a hardworking, honest, straightforward approach, with the ability to build good relationships with customers, co-workers, and company management.
• Ability to interact and supervise in an internationally diverse environment.
• Strong team player.