Projects Superintendent | Mechanical Maintenance

Global Group; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MFE, part of Global Group, seeks an experienced Projects Superintendent to lead mechanical maintenance across our Queensland operations. This field-focused role involves 60% time on site, directing trades and supervision teams to deliver maintenance safely and efficiently.

You will own planning, priority setting and client liaison while driving quality, cost control and timely execution across planned, reactive and shutdown works.

Qualifications

• Trade background in mechanical fitting, fabrication or piping.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within oil & gas, resources or heavy industry.
• Superintendent or strong Senior Supervisor-level experience.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in operational environments.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Hands-on, field-focused leadership style.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical maintenance activities and field teams
• Planning and coordinating labour, resources and maintenance priorities
• Providing hands-on technical support and troubleshooting
• Managing costs, schedules and operational requirements
• Maintaining strong HSE and quality standards
• Building strong client relationships
• Supporting shutdowns and minor project works as required

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Trade background

Superintendent experience

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Client management

Labour planning

Job description

Projects Superintendent | Mechanical Maintenance

Established in 2011, MFE is a trusted mechanical, fabrication and engineering services provider supporting clients across the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors throughout Queensland. With operations in Chinchilla and Toowoomba, MFE has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality project work, workshop fabrication and site maintenance services.

As part of Global Group, MFE combines the strength of a growing Australian-owned group with the hands-on, regional capability and strong client relationships we’re known for. Together, we offer broader project exposure, career opportunities and the chance to contribute to major projects across Australia.

Projects Superintendent | Mechanical Maintenance

About the role

MFE is entering an exciting period of growth and we’re looking for an experienced Projects Superintendent to take ownership of mechanical maintenance delivery across our operations.

This is a hands-on, field-focused leadership role, working closely with our clients, Supervisors and trades to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About the role

You’ll take operational ownership of mechanical maintenance activities, supporting our teams across planned, preventative and reactive maintenance, shutdowns and minor project works.

This isn’t an office-only leadership position. You’ll spend approximately 60% of your time in the field, providing technical support, resolving issues and staying connected to our clients and workforce.

With purpose, respect and a driven mindset, you’ll contribute by:

• Leading mechanical maintenance activities and field teams
• Planning and coordinating labour, resources and maintenance priorities
• Providing hands-on technical support and troubleshooting
• Managing costs, schedules and operational requirements
• Maintaining strong HSE and quality standards
• Building strong client relationships
• Supporting shutdowns and minor project works as required

Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• Trade background in mechanical fitting, fabrication or piping
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within oil & gas, resources or heavy industry
• Superintendent or strong Senior Supervisor-level experience
• Experience leading maintenance teams in operational environments
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• A hands-on, field-focused leadership style
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.

Why MFE?

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution will be visible.

You won’t simply inherit a project plan and report against it. You’ll havereal autonomy and influence over project success, backed by an established team and a diverse client base spanning oil & gas, mining and agriculture.

MFE works with Tier 1 clients,providing exposure to varied projects and environments.

You can also expect:

• A genuinely influential leadership rolewithin MFE’s project operations
• Career and succession opportunitiesas the business continues to grow
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and major clients
• The opportunity to shape teams, improve delivery and strengthen how projects are executed
• A role that combines operational leadership, commercial ownership and client engagement
• Travel and accommodation provided when project requirements take you away from your usual location
• Flexibility around roster arrangements, with5/2 or 12/9 preferredand alternative arrangements considered for an exceptional candidate.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re an experienced mechanical leader who enjoys being close to the work, developing strong teams and taking genuine ownership of project outcomes, we’d like to hear from you.

Join MFE at an important point in our growth and help shape what comes next.