Site Supervisor - Fabrication / Engineering

Hughes Engineering; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Quality supervisor accommodation

Competitive rates + company benefits

Employee Referral Program

Salary sacrifice options

Corporate gym membership

On-the-job mentoring

Descrizione del lavoro

Hughes Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to lead a FIFO crew across client mine sites in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Goldfields. You will manage on-site scopes from mobilisation through handover, ensuring safety and quality with the support of the Kalgoorlie workshop.

The role reports to the Projects Manager and Managing Director, with a strong pipeline of SMP projects and long-term stability. A focused leader with Site QA/QC and team mentoring will thrive here.

Competenze

• Trade qualification required.
• 3–5 years' supervisory experience on mine sites or construction environments.
• Current white card and high-risk licences (LF/EWP) preferred;Section 26 certification advantageous.

Mansioni

• Plan, coordinate and supervise site works to deliver scopes safely, on time and on budget.
• Lead your crew on site, including tradespersons, leading hands and trade assistants.
• Oversee WHS inductions, permits to work, JHAs/SWMS, pre-starts and toolbox talks.
• Maintain QA/QC through ITPs, NCRs and handover documentation.
• Liaise with client reps on progress and scope changes.
• Generate daily reports, timesheets and variations with the Projects team.
• Coordinate resources, materials and subcontractors ahead of each swing.
• Support Kalgoorlie workshop with fabrication and QA/QC as required.
• Step in on tools when operation requires.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Site safety leadership

Formazione

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Mechanical)

Descrizione del lavoro

Site Supervisor - Fabrication / Engineering

• FIFO ex Perth
• Full time
• Competitive Remuneration & Company Benefits
• S26 required
• Trade Qualification – Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Mechanical)

Hughes Engineering is a WA locally owned and operated fabrication and industrial coatings contractor servicing tier one gold mining operations across the Goldfields and throughout WA. We have grown steadily since 2018 and we're not slowing down, with 45+ employees and a strong secured project pipeline, we offer consistent work, stability and a team you'll want to be part of.

We're looking for someone to wants to grow their career and further their experience with a company that recognises performances, committed to continuous improvement and invests in the people who truly deliver.

Scope of works:

• Tank Refurbishments & New Builds
• Structural Steel Remediation
• Steel Fabrication & Welding
• Fixed Plant Maintenance & Repairs
• Construction Projects
• Asset Protection (Industrial Coating)
• Workshop Fabrication Services

About the Role

This is a working supervisor role. You'll spend most of your time on client sites across Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the outer Goldfields, leading a crew of boilermakers, painters and leading hands-on fixed plant, structural and tank scopes. When site demand allows or the workshop needs support, you'll assist our Kalgoorlie workshop with fabrication, QA/QC and prefabrication for upcoming site works. You'll report to the Projects Manager and Managing Director.

With a strong secured pipeline of SMP projects across the Goldfields, we're growing our workforce to meet sustained demand from our tier one gold mining clients. Multiple projects are already underway, creating genuine opportunity as we continue to scale our operations.

We're looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to lead a FIFO crew across client mine sites. You'll run site-based scopes from mobilisation through to handover, lead safety and quality in the field, and support our Kalgoorlie workshop when project demands require it.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise site works to deliver scopes safely, on time and on budget
• Lead your crew on site, including tradespersons, leading hands and trade assistants
• Lead site WHS: client inductions, permits to work, JHAs/SWMS, pre-starts, toolbox talks, inspections and hazard reporting
• Own site QA/QC: ITP hold points, weld and dimensional inspection, NCRs and handover documentation
• Liaise with client representatives on daily progress, site instructions and scope changes
• Complete daily reports, timesheets, daily claims and variations in conjunction with the Projects team
• Plan resources, materials and equipment ahead of each swing, and coordinate subcontractors and third-party inspectors
• Support the Kalgoorlie workshop as required, including prefabrication, QA/QC and hands-on mentoring on the floor
• Step in on the tools when operationally required

Technical Capability

• Interpret engineering, fabrication & isometric drawings
• Strong working knowledge of structural steel, plate and welding processes (GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW) to AS/NZS and ASME codes
• Fixed plant maintenance, shutdown and mine site structural repair/modification experience
• Tier one mining services project experience highly advantageous
• Familiar with client permit systems and site-based QA/QC documentation: ITP sign-offs, NCRs, hold points and test certificates
• Confident communicating with client representatives and managing scope changes on the run

What You Bring - Qualifications, Tickets & Licences

• Trade Qualification – Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Mechanical) (if an International Qualification, must have completed VETASSESS or equivalent Australian Trade recognition)
• Minimum 3-5 years' supervisory experience in a mine site or construction environment
• Minimum 5 years' mine site / construction site experience, fixed plant exposure preferred
• Section 26 course completion (Statutory Supervisor); Section 26 exam certification highly regarded
• National Police Clearance (< 1 year) – Gold Mine Site Access Standard must be met
• Working at Heights (< 2 years)
• Confined Space & Gas Testing (< 2 years)
• White Card
• High Risk Licence (LF & EWP) at least 1 of these must be held – DG, RB, CN advantageous
• Current Australian Driver's Licence (min C Class – HR / MC preferred)
• Ability to pass comprehensive pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening

Why Join Hughes Engineering?

• Business expansion creating real stability and long-term opportunity
• Quality supervisor accommodation in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
• Lead your own crew, backed by an experienced leadership group
• Competitive rates + associated company provided benefits
• Employee Referral Program with financial incentives
• Salary sacrifice options (tools & digital devices)
• Corporate gym membership included
• Experienced leadership team & on-the-job mentoring