Supervisor – SMP, Mechanical, Structural & FRP Works (Hands on role)

MCA Engineering; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive salary

Diverse and challenging projects

Supportive team environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

MCA Engineering is seeking an experienced hands-on Supervisor to lead crews across structural, mechanical, piping and FRP projects on mining and industrial sites. The role involves on-site leadership, working across surface and underground environments with regular travel throughout NSW, QLD, and interstate as applicable.

Based in Thornton NSW, the role requires leading by example, maintaining safety standards, and delivering projects on time with high quality.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified or hands-on industry experience.
• NSW Supervisor ticket (G1, G8 or G9) or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on experience across FRP, structural, mechanical and piping construction works.
• Previous supervisory experience in mining, construction or heavy industry.
• Underground mining experience highly regarded.
• Strong leadership with a practical “lead from the front” mindset.
• Additional tickets (confined space, working at heights, operator, non-slew crane) advantageous.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside teams across construction scopes.
• Actively participate in site works while supervising daily activities.
• Coordinate daily site activities to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in line with specifications.
• Drive strong WHS compliance and lead by example on the tools and on site.
• Mentor tradespeople and apprentices to build a high-performing team.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Skills

Hands-on supervision

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Mentoring tradespeople

Pre-employment medical clearance

Education

Trade qualification

NSW Supervisor ticket (G1/G8/G9)

Job description

Supervisor – SMP, Mechanical, Structural & FRP Works (Hands on role)

Location: Thornton NSW (with project travel)

About MCA Engineering

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced hands-on Supervisor to lead crews across structural, mechanical, piping and FRP projects across mining and industrial projects.

This isn't a desk job. You'll be leading by example—supervising crews while remaining actively involved in the work when required. You'll coordinate daily site activities, maintain safety standards and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality.

The role is based from our Thornton office and involves regular travel to projects throughout NSW, QLD and Interstate as applicable on a roster, working across both surface and underground mining environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside teams across construction scopes
• Actively participate in site works while supervising daily activities
• Coordinate daily site activities to meet project timelines and budgets
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in line with specifications
• Drive strong WHS compliance and lead by example on the tools and on site
• Mentor tradespeople and apprentices to build a high-performing team
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients

About You

• Trade qualified or previous hands-on industry experience
• NSW Supervisor ticket (G1, G8 or G9) or equivalent
• Strong hands-on experience across FRP, structural, mechanical and piping construction works.
• Previous supervisory experience in mining, construction or heavy industry
• Underground mining experience highly regarded
• Strong leadership with a practical “lead from the front” mindset.
• Additional tickets (confined space, working at heights, operator, non-slew crane) advantageous
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing

What We Offer

• Full-time role
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work across diverse and challenging projects
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Long-term career progression within a growing company