Shutdown Superintendent

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Newman; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Freo Group, backed by Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Shutdown Superintendent to lead planning, coordination and execution of shutdowns across Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Renewables. You’ll drive safe, efficient delivery, manage resources, and lead high-performing teams to meet milestones.

Bring extensive shutdown experience, strong planning and scheduling, proven leadership, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience in shutdowns, crane and heavy lifting, mining or industrial environments.
• Strong planning and scheduling expertise coordinating complex shutdown activities and resources.
• Proven leadership capability mentoring teams and driving accountability.
• Sound knowledge of lifting operations, plant coordination and shutdown execution.
• Commercial acumen to optimise workforce usage and deliver cost-effective outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across client and support functions.
• Safety-first mindset with understanding of high-risk work environments and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead shutdown planning, readiness, scheduling and delivery to achieve safe and efficient outcomes.
• Coordinate labour, cranes, equipment, and resources to meet client requirements.
• Oversee shutdown activities and resolve issues to meet critical milestones.
• Provide leadership and coaching to improve capability and performance.
• Champion safety and operational excellence across all shutdown activities.
• Build strong relationships with clients and site teams for seamless delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning and resource use.

Skills

Shutdown planning

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Resource optimization

Operational excellence

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? At Freo Group, we’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Shutdown Superintendent to take ownership of shutdown planning, coordination and execution. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, leading high-performing teams, optimising resources and ensuring every shutdown is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. If you're a natural leader who can see the bigger picture, anticipate challenges and bring people, equipment and operational priorities together to achieve outstanding outcomes, we want to hear from you!

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.

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.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.