Shutdown Supertindent

Freo Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Freo Group is actively seeking an experienced Shutdown Superintendent to lead planning, coordination and execution of major shutdowns for mining and industrial sectors across Australia. You will drive safety, efficiency and cost control while guiding high-performing teams to deliver projects on time and to spec.

Ideal candidates demonstrate robust scheduling, crane and heavy-lifting oversight, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive risk-aware approach to ensure milestones are met with zero harm

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience within shutdowns and heavy lifting projects.
• Strong planning and scheduling expertise coordinating complex shutdown activities.
• Proven leadership capability mentoring teams and driving accountability.
• Technical knowledge of lifting operations and equipment coordination.
• Strong commercial acumen to optimize workforce utilisation and costs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across teams and clients.
• Proactive safety-first mindset with understanding of high-risk work environments.
• Relevant trade, technical or operational qualifications and high-risk licences.

Responsibilities

• Lead shutdown planning and delivery to achieve safe, efficient, commercially successful outcomes.
• Optimize workforce and asset utilization coordinating labour, cranes and equipment.
• Drive operational performance with oversight of activities and schedules.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to strengthen capability.
• Champion safety and Zero Harm across all shutdown activities.
• Build stakeholder relationships with clients and site teams for seamless delivery.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning and efficiency.

Skills

Shutdown planning

Leadership

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Crane & heavy lifting oversight

Resource optimization

Education

Trade certificate or relevant technical qualification

Tools

High-risk licences

Plant and equipment coordination

Job description

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.