Mechanical Foreman - Culcairn BESS

BOUYGUES CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA (BCA); Culcairn; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bouygues Construction Australia (BCA) is seeking a skilled Mechanical Foreman to supervise mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning on site. You will lead mechanical crews, manage high‑risk lifting and ensure work aligns with safety, technical specifications, and project requirements.

The role supports Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects where applicable and requires strong leadership and hands-on field experience.

Formación

• Mechanical trade qualification, diploma, or equivalent certification in mechanical disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Foreman in industrial or construction environments.
• Experience supervising installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning activities.
• Proven experience in high‑risk lifting operations and crane coordination.
• Valid CAP qualification or equivalent lifting-management certification.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise mechanical technicians, fitters, riggers, and lifting teams.
• Plan and allocate daily mechanical work activities and manpower.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning work.
• Coordinate high‑risk lifting operations and ensure safe lifting practices.
• Verify equipment and certifications are valid and compliant.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Foreman

Lifting operations

Crane coordination

Plan & supervise

Safety leadership

Educación

Mechanical trade qualification or diploma

Herramientas

Crane operations

Rigging practices

Lifting plans

Descripción del empleo

BOUYGUES CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA (BCA) - Culcairn NSW

At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.
We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.
Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.

About the Role

The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, and lifting activities. The role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with approved procedures, technical specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. The Mechanical Foreman will lead mechanical crews, coordinate high-risk lifting operations, manage resources, and support the safe delivery of mechanical works, including Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead mechanical technicians, fitters, riggers, lifting teams, and subcontractors.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and allocate daily mechanical work activities and manpower.
• Lead mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, alignment, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate and supervise high-risk lifting operations in accordance with approved lifting plans, risk assessments, and site safety procedures.
• Act as, or work closely with, the Crane Appointed Person (CAP) to ensure lifting activities are properly planned, controlled, and executed.
• Verify that cranes, lifting accessories, rigging equipment, and personnel certifications are valid, inspected, and suitable for the planned lift.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, job safety analyses, and lift briefings before work begins.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, lifting regulations, and all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Review drawings, lifting plans, method statements, equipment manuals, and work instructions before execution.
• Monitor work progress, productivity, resource requirements, material availability, and equipment utilization.
• Inspect completed mechanical and lifting work to ensure it meets required safety, quality, and operational standards.Coordinate with project management, engineering, operations, logistics, planners, and contractors to minimize delays and ensure safe work sequencing.
• Support installation and lifting activities associated with BESS equipment, including battery containers, transformers, inverters, switchgear, and associated mechanical components, where required.
• Identify operational risks, equipment issues, and recurring failures; contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, lifting operations, inspections, permits, work orders, personnel attendance, and shift handovers.
• Promote high standards of housekeeping, discipline, safety leadership, and team performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mechanical trade qualification, diploma, or equivalent certification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Foreman in industrial, construction, energy, infrastructure, or heavy mechanical environments.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising mechanical installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning activities.
• Proven experience in high-risk lifting operations, including lift planning, rigging coordination, crane operations interfaces, and control of exclusion zones.
• Valid Crane Appointed Person (CAP) qualification or equivalent recognized lifting-management certification.
• Strong knowledge of lifting plans, lift studies, rigging practices, crane capacities, lifting accessories, and relevant lifting regulations.
• Experience in BESS projects, particularly the lifting and installation of battery containers, electrical skids, transformers, inverters, or related equipment, is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of safe lifting practices, high-risk work controls, rigging principles, and crane coordination.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and technical specifications.
• Sound mechanical troubleshooting, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Bouygues Construction Australia values diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.