Superintendent

People8; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

People8 oversees a major Superintendent role in Queensland, leading scaffolding, mechanical and welding activities across power generation and heavy industrial projects. The role requires coordinating specialist trades, subcontractors and site personnel, while ensuring safety, compliance and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee shutdown planning and maintenance programs within the power sector, driving productivity and quality on complex projects in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Experience as Superintendent, Site Supervisor or Construction Supervisor in power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding operations, including erection, modification, dismantling, access systems and working at heights.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, equipment installation and plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication including steelwork, pipework and welding procedures.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary trades and coordinate labour, materials, equipment and schedules.
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS, SWMS, permit-to-work, isolation procedures and high-risk activities.
• Ability to manage shutdown planning, monitor productivity and communicate with clients and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site operations across power generation, industrial maintenance and shutdown projects.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors and site personnel to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.
• Ensure maintenance and shutdown activities are delivered on time, within scope and to quality standards.

Skills

Scaffolding operations

Shutdown planning

Contractor coordination

Multidisciplinary supervision

Welding & fabrication awareness

Job description

Superintendent – Power Generation (Scaffolding or Mechanical or Welding)

Lead multidisciplinary operations across power generation, industrial maintenance and shutdown projects.

Oversee scaffolding, mechanical and welding activities while ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to take ownership of complex industrial operations across Queensland.

About People8

People8 is a people strategy consultancy helping construction, infrastructure and trades businesses attract, hire and retain the right people. We combine recruitment expertise, hiring technology and practical people strategies to build stronger teams and support long-term growth.

About the Company

Our client is an established Australian infrastructure services provider delivering construction, maintenance and operational support across essential infrastructure and industrial environments.

An opportunity is available for an experienced Superintendent to oversee multidisciplinary site activities involving scaffolding, mechanical maintenance, welding and fabrication within the power generation sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating site operations, managing specialist trades and contractors, and ensuring maintenance and shutdown activities are delivered safely, efficiently and within project requirements.

Location

- Queensland – Darling Downs / Regional QLD (FIFO or DIDO, depending on the project location)

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent, Site Supervisor or Construction Supervisor within power generation, heavy industrial maintenance, shutdowns or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of scaffolding operations, including erection, modification, dismantling, access systems, working at heights and coordination of scaffolding crews.
• Experience overseeing mechanical maintenance, equipment installation, repairs, plant maintenance and associated industrial mechanical works.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication activities, including structural steelwork, pipework, welding procedures, quality control and inspection requirements.
• Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary trades, subcontractors and site personnel while coordinating labour, materials, equipment and project schedules.
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS requirements, SWMS, permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, risk assessments and high-risk industrial activities.
• Ability to manage shutdown planning, monitor productivity, maintain site documentation, resolve operational challenges and communicate effectively with clients, engineers and project management teams.

What's on Offer

• Remuneration up to $200,000 (AUD per annum, excluding superannuation).
• Senior leadership opportunity within the power generation and industrial maintenance sectors.
• Exposure to complex scaffolding, mechanical, welding and fabrication activities.
• Responsibility for managing specialist trades, subcontractors and multidisciplinary site operations.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical maintenance programs, plant shutdowns and infrastructure operations.
• Work within an established Australian infrastructure services environment supporting essential industries.