Workshop Supervisor – FIFO

Georgiou

Shire Of East Pilbara

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Georgiou, part of STRABAG SE, is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the site maintenance team on a major Pilbara civil project. The role focuses on safety, reliability and availability of a large heavy earthmoving fleet on a FIFO roster ex Perth.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, servicing and repairs, while collaborating with construction teams to minimise downtime and maximise productivity. Mining or FIFO experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

Trade qualification as Heavy Duty Fitter or Plant Mechanic.
Experience supervising a heavy mobile plant maintenance team.
Experience with CAT or similar heavy earthmoving equipment.
Experience with scrapers, dozers, graders, wheel loaders, excavators and trucks.
Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, breakdown management and fleet availability.
Strong maintenance planning, productivity and workshop cost control.
Proven leadership and people-management capability.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the site maintenance team.
Plan and prioritise preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs.
Ensure plant and equipment are maintained to safety, reliability and availability standards.
Work with construction and production teams to prioritise maintenance requirements and minimise downtime.
Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and equipment availability.
Manage workshop and maintenance resources and costs.
Provide strong leadership, direction and support to maintenance personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

People management

Prioritisation

Education

Heavy Duty Fitter / Plant Mechanic

Tools

CAT heavy equipment

Job description

Why Join Georgiou - A STRABAG company

Georgiou is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join our team for an upcoming major civil project for a blue-chip mining client in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

Working a 2:1 FIFO roster ex Perth, you'll lead the site maintenance team responsible for keeping a substantial fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment safe, reliable and available to support project delivery.

This is a key site leadership role for an experienced maintenance professional who understands the demands of supporting high-production bulk earthworks operations and knows how to keep a heavy mobile plant fleet performing.

At Georgiou-now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe's largest construction technology groups, you'll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity.

For nearly 50 years, we've built Australia's infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.

With Georgiou's local knowledge and experience and STRABAG's forward-thinking innovation, we're delivering projects that connect communities, develop people and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Attractive FIFO roster – 2:1 FIFO ex Perth
Major Pilbara project – support significant civil and bulk earthworks operations for a blue-chip mining client
Lead a critical site function – take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance team and workshop activities
Work with serious gear – support a substantial fleet of heavy mobile earthmoving equipment
Drive fleet performance – play a key role in equipment reliability, availability and project productivity
Grow without limits – access training, mentoring and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG's global network
A culture that cares – our values of Care, Integrity and Excellence guide everything we do
Reward for your work – competitive remuneration and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform

About the role

As Workshop Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the site maintenance team, ensuring the project's fleet is maintained to high standards of safety, reliability and availability.

You'll oversee planned and preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs while working closely with the construction team to prioritise maintenance activities and minimise equipment downtime.

The role will also see you monitor maintenance performance, workshop costs and productivity while providing strong leadership and direction to the maintenance crew.

What you'll be doing

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the site maintenance team
Plan and prioritise preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs
Ensure plant and equipment is maintained to required safety, reliability and availability standards
Work closely with the construction and production teams to prioritise maintenance requirements and minimise equipment downtime
Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and equipment availability
Manage workshop and maintenance resources effectively
Monitor and control maintenance and workshop costs
Review and report on maintenance performance with a focus on efficiency and productivity
Provide strong leadership, direction and support to maintenance personnel
Ensure maintenance activities and documentation are completed to required standards
Maintain a strong focus on safety across workshop and field maintenance activities
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Georgiou's safety, quality and project requirements

Your skills and experience

Australian recognised Heavy Duty Fitter / Plant Mechanic trade qualification
Demonstrated experience supervising a heavy mobile plant maintenance team
Strong experience maintaining CAT or similar heavy earthmoving equipment
Proven experience across equipment including scrapers, dozers, graders, wheel loaders, excavators and trucks
Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, breakdown management and fleet availability
Sound understanding of maintenance planning, productivity and workshop cost control
Strong leadership and people management capability
Ability to effectively prioritise maintenance requirements within a high-production construction environment
Demonstrated commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship
Previous mining, FIFO or large-scale civil construction experience will be highly regarded
Construction White Card
Valid C Class driver’s licence, with HR licence highly regarded
Strong alignment with our values: Care, Integrity and Excellence

If you're an experienced maintenance leader looking for your next FIFO opportunity supporting a major Pilbara civil project, we want to hear from you.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team

We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by Work180 as a great place for women to work.

Georgiou is a proud equal opportunity employer.