Plant Operations Supervisor

Acciona S.A; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering major infrastructure works for Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) at Osborne in Adelaide, including a 400m bridge and utilities. This Defence project demands high safety and quality standards.

As Plant Operations Supervisor, you will manage plant, supervise civil and structural works, plan construction sequences, and coordinate subcontractors and site crews to keep delivery on track.

Qualifications

• Proven plant management experience on construction projects (Defence preferred).
• COR experience and oversight of civil/structural works.
• Ability to supervise multiple disciplines on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations and optimise use of plant, people and materials.
• Supervise civil and structural works to program, specification and cost.
• Supervise subcontractors and site crews across all construction phases.
• Verify progress and quality of work throughout each project phase.
• Plan and sequence construction activities with the project team.
• Step in across site supervision to maintain delivery momentum.
• Manage contract requirements, permits and licences for plant and works.

Skills

Plant management

COR experience

Civil works supervision

Structures supervision

Site supervision

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Plant management experience and COR experience but also have experience of supervising Civil works and Structures. With the team taking annual leave, we need to have someone who has capabilities to drop in a fill the gaps.

Benefits

• Own plant operations and supervise civil and structural works
• Permanent full-time role on a multi-billion-dollar Defence build
• Access to financial benefits, including salary packaging options

Project Information

ACCIONA is delivering major infrastructure works for Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) at Osborne in Adelaide, including the Link Road Project, a 400m bridge over rail with significant utilities works. It forms part of a multi-billion dollar Defence program that supports Australia’s naval shipbuilding capability, delivered under strict quality, safety and compliance standards.

About the Opportunity

As Plant Operations Supervisor, you will manage plant on the ANI project and supervise civil and structural works, stepping in across the site team where needed. You will plan and optimise the use of plant, people and materials so work meets program, specification and cost. You will supervise subcontractors and site crews, check progress and quality through each phase, and help plan and sequence construction. This is a broad, hands-on role that combines plant management with civil and structures supervision on a Defence project. You will also represent ACCIONA on site matters.

Key accountabilities

• Manage plant operations and optimise the use of plant, people and materials
• Supervise civil and structural works to program, specification and cost
• Supervise subcontractors and site crews across all construction phases
• Verify progress and quality of work throughout each project phase
• Plan and sequence construction phases with the project team
• Step in across site supervision to keep delivery on track
• Manage contract requirements, permits and licences for plant and works

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven plant management experience on construction projects
• COR experience
• Australian citizen eligible for Baseline Security Clearance
• Experience supervising civil works and structures
• Capability to step in across the supervision team as needed

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development.

ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.