Marcus Kappel

Recruiter | People & Culture | Key Role in Engineering & Energy Projects | Employee Retention & Integration | QA/QC · HSE · Mechanical Construction & Commissioning

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

About

I recruit for complex engineering and energy projects where precision, trust, and integration determine success. My focus extends beyond hiring: I create structures that ensure sustainable stability and long-term collaboration. With a background in QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning, I combine technical insight with cultural awareness to foster engagement and retention. My approach is data-informed, people-centered, and built on trust.

Experience

  • INP Deutschland GmbH (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • Recruiter for QA/QC, Mechanical Construction / Commissioning & HSE
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      INP International Projects is an owner-managed engineering company headquartered in Römerberg, Germany, with over 35 years of experience in international power plant and large-scale industrial projects. As an independent partner to the energy industry, we realize projects worldwide – from planning to commissioning. With more than 700 employees across locations in Germany, Europe, Africa, North and South America, we offer comprehensive engineering services in process control and automation, electrical power engineering, mechanical and welding technology, thermal process engineering, as well as construction and infrastructure projects – complemented by proven expertise in quality management and occupational safety. Key Responsibilities: Leading end-to-end recruitment for specialized roles in QA/QC, HSE, mechanical construction, and commissioning within major energy and industrial projects • Strategic workforce planning across multiple divisions • Align staffing with technical milestones • Build long-term partnerships and pipelines • Strengthen cross-border collaboration and QA/HSE compliance Work locations: • Gothenburg, Sweden • Speyer, Germany

    • Recruiter QA/QC & HSE
      May 2023 - Feb 2024 · 10 mos

      Recruiting and integrating QA/QC and HSE specialists, with interfaces to commissioning and site operations • Implemented structured onboarding and retention processes • Supported leadership in aligning roles with operations • Promoted trust-based communication between site and engineering teams

    • Recruiter
      2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Managed full-cycle recruiting for engineering and site-related roles in industrial and energy environments • Sourcing, selection, and negotiation • Built network of returning specialists • Ensured alignment between quality, safety, and staffing needs

  • Project manager "ESA 2.0" at Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU)
    2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

    Responsibility for communication and public affairs activities Relationship management of journalists and editorial offices Developing and managing the "ESA" brand Overview of current political and regulatory changes and driving internal initiatives Knowledge and affinity for conceptual elaboration, implementation and moderation of events, workshops, working groups in the context of "sustainable architecture" and "sustainable urban development Assumption of the function as press spokesman Participation in the further development of the project "ESA" in the area of political activities as well as cooperation with scientific institutions with focus on sustainability topics and questions

  • Research assistant at Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe GmbH
    2018 - 2021 · 3 yrs

    Independent research and development of topics in preparation for future scientific projects Support in the administration of industry- and publicly-funded research projects Support in organizing IVW's participation in national and international trade fairs Support in organizing and conducting conferences, network meetings, and other IVW events

  • Storemanager at The North Face, a VF Company
    2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

    Personnel management and resource planning, as well as employee training Organization and completion of all necessary tasks in coordination with the Retail Manager Sales reporting to headquarters Controlling merchandise management and inventory Cash register responsibility Merchandise setup, merchandise presentation, and window decoration in accordance with corporate identity Advising and serving customers Processing customer inquiries and complaints Invoice control, monitoring costs and profits Organization of promotional events at the POS Special tasks: Staff recruitment for the opening of THE NORTH FACE store in Cologne in October 2012 Opening of THE NORTH FACE store in Munich in March 2013 Store management for THE NORTH FACE store in Düsseldorf from April to October 2014

  • RUNNERS POINT Warenhandelsgesellschaft mbH (1 yr 1 mo)
    • Storemanager
      2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

    • Trainee
      2011 - 2011 · Less than a year

    • Acting Storemanager
      2011 - 2011 · Less than a year