Engineering Manager, Power Generation (2:1 FIFO)

Monadelphous; Queensland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Bonuses

Career development

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function for a major power generation facility. The role operates on a 2:1 FIFO roster, with responsibilities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient construction through effective engineering strategies.

Reporting to the site leadership team, you will oversee engineering performance, operational support and compliance while guiding a team of professionals focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience within power generation, energy, utilities, oil & gas or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong background in asset management, plant reliability and maintenance strategy development. Proven experience managing engineering teams in complex operational environments.
• Sound understanding of engineering risk management and operational governance.
• Knowledge of Australian engineering standards, safety regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and performance outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Engineering team, providing direction across reliability, maintenance and asset management activities.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that improve plant availability, reliability and operational performance.
• Support operations and maintenance teams in achieving performance, production and availability targets.
• Oversee asset management programs, maintenance optimisation and lifecycle planning.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory obligations and company procedures.
• Lead engineering risk management processes to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Monitor engineering performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering budgets, workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Provide technical leadership for plant troubleshooting, operational challenges and major equipment issues.
• Build strong relationships with operations, maintenance, client representatives and key stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Asset management

Maintenance strategy

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical or related)

Job description

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function for a major power generation facility. The role operates on a 2:1 FIFO roster, with responsibilities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient construction through effective engineering strategies.

Reporting to the site leadership team, you will oversee engineering performance, operational support and compliance while guiding a team of professionals focused on operational excellence.