Shutdown Superintendent

Freo Group Pty Ltd; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Freo Group Pty Ltd, part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks an experienced Shutdown Superintendent to lead high‑risk, crane‑heavy shutdowns across mining and infrastructure projects in Australia.

You will plan, schedule and supervise workforce and assets, drive safety and Zero Harm, mentor teams, and build strong client relationships to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience in shutdowns, crane and heavy lifting.
• Strong planning and scheduling experience coordinating shutdown activities.
• Proven senior operational leadership capability with mentoring skills.
• Technical knowledge of lifting operations, plant coordination and shutdown execution.
• Strong commercial acumen to optimize workforce utilization and costs.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management across teams, clients and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead shutdown planning and delivery, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially successful outcomes.
• Coordinate labour, cranes, equipment, transport and resources to meet operational needs.
• Oversee shutdown activities and ensure milestone delivery.
• Provide visible leadership, coaching and development of operational teams.
• Champion safety and Zero Harm principles across all shutdowns.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with clients and site teams for seamless delivery.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning and execution.

Skills

Shutdown leadership

Planning & scheduling

People leadership

Lifting operations knowledge

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Safety culture & compliance

Education

Relevant trade or technical qualification

Job description

Freo Group Pty Ltd

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Shutdown Superintendent – Join Us in Lifting the Weight Off Your Shoulders. Safely.

At Freo Group, our people make the difference. We are committed to working safely, supporting our communities, and delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Backed by Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, we combine the strength of a global organisation with the agility of a locally focused business.

We support Tier 1 customers across the Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Renewables sectors. With operations across Australia, Freo Group provides the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to some of the nation’s most significant projects.

What We’re Looking For

Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives in fast-paced shutdown environments, enjoys solving complex challenges and knows what it takes to deliver exceptional results?

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Extensive operational experience within shutdowns, crane and heavy lifting, mining, maintenance or industrial environments, with a proven background in senior operational leadership.
• Strong planning and scheduling expertise, with demonstrated experience coordinating complex shutdown activities, workforce requirements and operational resources.
• Proven leadership capability, with the confidence to mentor teams, drive accountability and build a positive, high-performance culture.
• Sound technical knowledge of lifting operations, plant and equipment coordination, resource allocation and shutdown execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to optimise workforce utilisation, manage competing priorities and deliver cost-effective operational outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across operational teams, clients and supporting functions.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset, supported by a strong understanding of high-risk work environments, legislative requirements and operational compliance.
• Relevant trade, technical or operational qualifications and high-risk work licences will be highly regarded.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead shutdown planning and delivery, taking ownership of operational readiness, scheduling and execution to achieve safe, efficient and commercially successful outcomes.
• Optimise workforce and asset utilisation, coordinating labour, cranes, equipment, transport and supporting resources to meet operational and client requirements.
• Drive operational performance, maintaining oversight of shutdown activities, resolving challenges and ensuring delivery against critical milestones and schedules.
• Provide visible and effective leadership, coaching and supporting operational teams to strengthen capability, accountability and performance.
• Champion safety and operational excellence, embedding Zero Harm principles, proactive risk management and compliance across all shutdown activities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, collaborating with clients, site teams, mobilisation, maintenance and operational support functions to ensure seamless delivery.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, enhancing planning processes, resource efficiency, productivity and overall shutdown performance.

Our Commitment to Safety and Inclusion

Safety is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace where everyone looks out for each other.

Freo Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non-traditional roles, and people from culturally diverse communities.

We genuinely appreciate the time you invest in applying and will contact suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.