Lead Mechanical Construction Supervisor Onsite – Hydro

Future Generation Snowy 2.0; Cooma; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Generation Snowy 2.0 is seeking an EM Construction Mechanical Supervisor to oversee on-site mechanical installation activities and coordinate with civil works on the Snowy 2.0 project in NSW. You will lead a team, manage installation, testing and commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety and project requirements.

Join a premier renewable energy project and drive quality, scheduling, and interface coordination with EM Site Engineers and subcontractors across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical installation on-site.
• Hydro project experience desirable.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects or equivalent project-based work.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, codes, and standards, including installation, testing and commissioning practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong understanding of project planning and management within the construction industry.
• Active listening skills and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support EM Site Engineers and Civil Construction Managers in all aspects of operations and task execution.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in site activities and daily operations.
• Collaborate with other trade surveyors to collect quantities, measurements, and relative information as required.
• Supervise EM site installations in coordination with site engineers.
• Maintain accurate, organised and complete field notes.
• Communicate regularly with EM Site Engineers and EM Subcontractor staff.
• Ensure that crews comply daily with FGJV and client specific safety guidelines and provide required safety documentation and records.
• Review meetings to monitor progress of various projects against target schedules, report findings to EM site engineers.
• Follow-up on the implementation of site quality control and quality management plans.
• Ensure all mechanical plant installations comply with approved method statement and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP's).
• Report non‑conforming installations or activities to EM Engineers, assist in updating construction schedules and reporting installed EM quantities.
• Assist engineers in preparing reports on work volume and construction progress.
• Oversee proper implementation of lifting plans for EM component handling - both in yard operations and final mechanical installation locations.
• Coordinate use of permanent and construction cranes with the Civil Construction team and EM Subcontractors to ensure efficient installation activities.
• Assist engineers in inspecting delivered EM components and verifying equipment availability. and timely delivery, with focus on interface works between EM Subcontractors and FGJV Construction.
• Conduct regular field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and support the development of site safety and logistics plans.
• Ensures completion and submission of all required documentation and reports.
• Supervises interfaces between EM Subcontractor and FGJV Construction & Plant team including utility workers, facility operators, and contractors.
• Maintain and update databases that support and track site operations.
• Collaborate with the area engineering department to ensure projects meet specifications and are fully documented and delivered on schedule.
• Maintain close oversight of site operations to ensure optimal use of manpower, skills, equipment, and resources.

Skills

Mechanical installation

On-site work

Project management

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Field supervision

Education

Tertiary qualification in related discipline

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Job description

Future Generation Snowy 2.0 is seeking an EM Construction Mechanical Supervisor to oversee on-site mechanical installation activities and coordinate with civil works on the Snowy 2.0 project in NSW. You will lead a team, manage installation, testing and commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety and project requirements.

Join a premier renewable energy project and drive quality, scheduling, and interface coordination with EM Site Engineers and subcontractors across multi-disciplinary teams.