Workshop Maintenance Supervisor - Lead Safe, Efficient Ops

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Qantas Club Membership discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

WeBuild is delivering Snowy 2.0, a landmark pumped hydro project in NSW. The Workshop Supervisor will oversee maintenance of mobile plant and equipment, leading a safety-focused team in remote sites.

The role emphasizes optimizing maintenance processes, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting planning, parts management and asset reliability across workshop facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop or mobile maintenance supervision.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, safety systems, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret schedules, technical documents, and OEM standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with safety standards and maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe system of work by promoting, demonstrating, and enforcing safe work practices for all workshop tasks.
• Monitor and improve maintenance processes to meet operational demands.
• Prioritise equipment and personnel to maximise efficiency and machine availability.
• Assist engineers with weekly planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor equipment performance and address operator concerns.
• Support maintenance strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to workshop personnel.
• Oversee contractor activities ensuring compliance with safety and scope requirements.
• Manage parts usage and procurement recommendations.
• Maintain workshop facilities and capital assets such as compressors and gantries.
• Oversee weekly asset downtime reviews and ensure effective handovers.
• Lead and manage workforce performance, training, and succession planning.

Skills

Workshop maintenance supervision

Maintenance processes & safety systems

Interpret schedules & OEM standards

Communication & organisation

Safety standards familiarity

Education

Certificate III/IV mechanical trade

White Card and site certifications

HR/HC forklift/high-risk licences

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

WeBuild is delivering Snowy 2.0, a landmark pumped hydro project in NSW. The Workshop Supervisor will oversee maintenance of mobile plant and equipment, leading a safety-focused team in remote sites.

The role emphasizes optimizing maintenance processes, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting planning, parts management and asset reliability across workshop facilities.