SMP Lifting & Production Lead — On-Site Supervisor

Shadbolt Group; Cooma; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety focus

Job summary

Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced SMP Supervisor – Lifting & Production to lead day-to-day site operations on the Snowy 2.0 project. This hands-on role focuses on safety, efficiency and achieving production targets on a 2:1 roster.

You will coordinate lifting, rigging and installation activities, supervise crews and ensure lift plans, SWMS and permits are followed. Strong leadership and a track record on major projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising lifting, rigging, installation or industrial construction activities.
• Strong practical knowledge of lifting operations, load control and associated safety requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary crews on major projects or in heavy industrial environments.
• The ability to read and interpret drawings, work packs, lift plans and method statements.
• Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Current high-risk work licences and relevant rigging, dogging or lifting competencies.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and a track record of delivering results.
• Experience on major infrastructure, hydro, power generation or remote construction projects will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifting operations, rigging activities and mechanical installation works.
• Lead and coordinate site crews to achieve daily production targets and project milestones.
• Ensure lift plans, SWMS, permits and critical safety controls are in place and followed.
• Allocate labour, equipment and resources to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Monitor progress, resolve operational challenges and elevate delays or constraints.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and project compliance.
• Coordinate with project management, HSE, quality teams, VOITH and other site stakeholders.
• Complete daily reporting covering production, labour, equipment and progress.

Skills

Lifting operations

Rigging knowledge

Installation knowledge

Supervisory experience

Reading drawings

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced SMP Supervisor – Lifting & Production to lead day-to-day site operations on the Snowy 2.0 project. This hands-on role focuses on safety, efficiency and achieving production targets on a 2:1 roster.

You will coordinate lifting, rigging and installation activities, supervise crews and ensure lift plans, SWMS and permits are followed. Strong leadership and a track record on major projects are essential.