S26 Mechanical Supervisors | Fifo | Full Time Or Casual

Warrikal; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual and full-time opportunities

Interstate flight packages

Career growth and leadership pathways

Mental health support (EAP)

Recognition and opportunities

Job summary

Warrikal is seeking a hands-on site leader to coordinate mechanical trades and drive safe, efficient shutdown activities across WA’s mining operations. You will manage crew allocations, tooling, permits and HSEQ compliance, delivering milestones on time and within budget.

You will lead by example in fast-paced shutdown environments, champion safety, quality and operational outcomes, and contribute to lessons learned across Warrikal’s diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must hold Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor.
• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or similar background.
• Minimum two years' supervisory experience in mining, maintenance or construction.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Must be currently residing in Australia with valid Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Review work packs, client work orders, schedules and assigned scope to understand execution requirements.
• Confirm shutdown readiness by confirming crew allocations, competencies, tooling, equipment and material readiness.
• Verify permits, isolations, JHAs and HSEQ requirements are in place prior to commencing work.
• Supervise crews and Leading Hands in the field to deliver daily milestones and planned work scope
• Lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks and shift briefings
• Provide daily updates on progress, risks and issues to Site Leadership
• Coordinate crew, tooling and equipment demobilisation activities.
• Provide execution feedback and contribute to lessons learned processes

Skills

Supervisory experience

Shutdown execution

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter)

C Class Driving Licence

Job description

• Casual and full time opportunities
• Deliver diverse shutdown and maintenance projects for tier one clients
• Multiple site leadership position available

Warrikal is a dynamic, majority Aboriginal-owned, and operated business that has rapidly emerged as a formidable force in the resourced and mining sector of WA. The company established itself as a leading provider of maintenance, shutdown, and specialised project services, cementing its reputation as a trusted and efficient provider.

The Role

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will be responsible for coordinating mechanical trades, driving safe work practices, and ensuring shutdown activities are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced shutdown environments, leads by example, and is passionate about delivering exceptional safety, quality, and operational outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to work across Warrikal's diverse shutdown and maintenance portfolio throughout Western Australia, providing exposure to a variety of mining operations, clients and work scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review work packs, client work orders, schedules and assigned scope to understand execution requirements.
• Confirm shutdown readiness by confirming crew allocations, competencies, tooling, equipment and material readiness.
• Verify permits, isolations, JHAs and HSEQ requirements are in place prior to commencing work.
• Supervise crews and Leading Hands in the field to deliver daily milestones and planned work scope
• Lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks and shift briefings
• Provide daily updates on progress, risks and issues to Site Leadership
• Coordinate crew, tooling and equipment demobilisation activities.
• Provide execution feedback and contribute to lessons learned processes

About You

You are a safety-focused and proactive leader with proven experience supervising mechanical teams in shutdown and maintenance environments. With a strong understanding of shutdown execution, work management processes, and supervisory best practices

• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor (required)
• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or similar background preferred
• Minimum two years' supervisory experience in mining, maintenance or construction
• Proven experience leading crews and delivering shutdown or maintenance work safely and efficiently
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Must be currently residing in Australia with valid Australian working rights
• Overseas applications and sponsorship requests are not being considered for this position

Why Warrikal

• Casual and full-time opportunities
• Interstate flight packages
• Work in a business that values your growth and contribution
• Access career pathways and leadership roles within Warrikal
• Recognition, rewards and ongoing opportunities
• Access to mental health support (EAP)