Lead Heavy Mechanical Installation Supervisor (Remote NSW)

NES Fircroft; Cooma; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Senior Installation Supervisor to lead heavy mechanical installation on a major renewable energy project in the NSW Snowy Mountains. You will oversee drafts, penstocks and embedded steelwork, directing crews, subcontractors and specialist teams to deliver safely on time.

You will ensure works meet drawings and specs, manage ITPs and QA/QC, coordinate with civil and electrical teams, and support planning and toolbox talks to foster a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Lead heavy mechanical installation crews on major projects.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Ensure installation sequencing and tolerances are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews undertaking heavy mechanical installation works.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors and daily site activities.
• Oversee installation, fit-up, alignment, welding and mechanical assembly works.
• Ensure works meet engineering drawings, specifications and required tolerances.
• Coordinate with survey teams to verify alignment and dimensional accuracy.
• Manage ITPs, inspections, hold points and quality documentation.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, electrical and other construction teams.
• Work with engineers to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Monitor progress and assist with installation planning and sequencing.
• Conduct pre-starts and toolbox talks while promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy installation

Read drawings

Safety leadership

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical/Structural

Tools

Welding

Penstocks/Pipelines

QA/QC

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Senior Installation Supervisor to lead heavy mechanical installation on a major renewable energy project in the NSW Snowy Mountains. You will oversee drafts, penstocks and embedded steelwork, directing crews, subcontractors and specialist teams to deliver safely on time.

You will ensure works meet drawings and specs, manage ITPs and QA/QC, coordinate with civil and electrical teams, and support planning and toolbox talks to foster a strong safety culture.