Mechanical Supervisor SMP

First Nations Jobs; Shire Of Ashburton; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 2:1

12-hour shifts

Competitive site supervisor rate

Initial three-month assignment with可能扩

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor - Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) to lead a digester tank replacement project on Barrow Island. This casual FIFO role on a 2:1 roster with 12-hour shifts starts ASAP and is planned for about three months with possible extension.

You will supervise heavy industrial activities, coordinate brownfield interfaces, review drawings and ITPs, and ensure zero-harm delivery while meeting schedule.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in SMP disciplines as listed.
• Experience leading crews on heavy industrial, mining, or energy projects.
• Experience supervising structural, mechanical and piping construction activities.
• Ability to interpret general arrangement drawings, isometrics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-starts and crew briefings while coordinating work fronts.
• Supervise site activities and ensure zero harm and quality compliance.
• Manage timesheets, reports and activity progress against drawings and specs.
• Coordinate brownfield interfaces and multidisciplinary work fronts.
• Ensure installation of tanks, piping, ladders, platforms and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Coordination

Communication

Interpret drawings

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking/Fabrication, Pipefitting or SMP)

Job description

The Opportunity

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor - Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) to support a digester tank replacement project on Barrow Island.

This casual FIFO position is scheduled to commence on ASAP, working a 2:1 roster with 12-hour shifts. The initial assignment is expected to run for approximately three months, with the potential to extend.

You will lead site crews delivering:

• Tank installation
• Piping network installation
• Ladders and platform installation
• Structural steel assembly, installation and modification
• Mechanical equipment installation and alignment
• Piping fabrication, flange management and bolting
• Testing, inspection and commissioning support

Your day will include leading pre-starts and crew briefings, coordinating work fronts, supervising site activities, implementing Zero Harm requirements, completing reports and managing crew timesheet entries.

You will ensure all SMP activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, inspection and test plans, applicable standards, client requirements and the project schedule.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a practical, safety-focused supervisor who can confidently lead crews within a complex industrial environment.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A relevant trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking/Fabrication, Pipefitting or an equivalent SMP discipline
• At least 10 years' experience across heavy industrial, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas or energy projects
• At least five years' experience supervising structural, mechanical and piping construction activities
• Experience managing tank, structural steel, mechanical equipment and piping installation
• Demonstrated experience coordinating brownfield interfaces and multidisciplinary work fronts
• The ability to interpret general arrangement drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, specifications and installation details
• Strong knowledge of lifting and rigging interfaces, equipment alignment, dimensional control, bolting, flange management and pressure testing
• Experience planning labour, materials, plant and work fronts against construction schedules
• Knowledge of ITPs, test packs, punch lists, quality inspections and handover requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and practical problem-solving skills

Mandatory requirements

• Construction White Card
• Current driver's licence
• Relevant trade certificate
• Gas Test Atmospheres competency
• Ability to complete the required medical and drug and alcohol assessment

Desirable requirements

• Frontline management or supervisory training
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• High Risk Work Licence, including relevant dogging or rigging competencies
• First Attack Fire Fighting
• Current permit-to-work and site-specific competencies
• Section 26 appointment or eligibility, where applicable

What We Offer

• FIFO employment on a consistent 2:1 roster
• 12-hour shifts
• Competitive hourly rate aligned with the applicable site supervisor rate
• An initial three-month assignment with potential to extend
• The opportunity to lead a capable SMP crew on a significant brownfield project
• A strong focus on safety, quality and Zero Harm
• Support from experienced project, engineering, quality, HSE and logistics teams

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.