Senior Superintendent - Power Gen & Industrial Maintenance

People8; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

People8 oversees a major Superintendent role in Queensland, leading scaffolding, mechanical and welding activities across power generation and heavy industrial projects. The role requires coordinating specialist trades, subcontractors and site personnel, while ensuring safety, compliance and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee shutdown planning and maintenance programs within the power sector, driving productivity and quality on complex projects in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Experience as Superintendent, Site Supervisor or Construction Supervisor in power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding operations, including erection, modification, dismantling, access systems and working at heights.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, equipment installation and plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication including steelwork, pipework and welding procedures.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary trades and coordinate labour, materials, equipment and schedules.
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS, SWMS, permit-to-work, isolation procedures and high-risk activities.
• Ability to manage shutdown planning, monitor productivity and communicate with clients and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site operations across power generation, industrial maintenance and shutdown projects.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors and site personnel to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.
• Ensure maintenance and shutdown activities are delivered on time, within scope and to quality standards.

Skills

Scaffolding operations

Shutdown planning

Contractor coordination

Multidisciplinary supervision

Welding & fabrication awareness

Job description

People8 oversees a major Superintendent role in Queensland, leading scaffolding, mechanical and welding activities across power generation and heavy industrial projects. The role requires coordinating specialist trades, subcontractors and site personnel, while ensuring safety, compliance and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee shutdown planning and maintenance programs within the power sector, driving productivity and quality on complex projects in Queensland.