Senior Mechanical Supervisor - Heavy Fabrication & Projects

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good team culture

40 hours per week minimum

Access to relevant certified training

The ability to earn more with overtime

Safe and professional work environment

Job variety with a diverse range of on

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to coordinate maintenance, shutdowns, and project work across sites and workshops. You will lead Foremen, Leading Hands, and Tradespeople to deliver work safely, on time, and to high-quality standards.

Based in New Plymouth, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, and clients while upholding health, safety, and environmental excellence. A hands-on leadership approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in heavy engineering, fabrication, mechanical maintenance, construction, or industrial projects.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role leading trade teams.
• Relevant trade qualification or engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated hands-on experience in fabrication of tanks and vessels.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding standards, and industrial HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret structural, vessel, piping, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop teams to deliver safe, productive, and high-quality work outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, and allocate labour, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules and productivity targets.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance while maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure all work meets customer requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices through regular inspections and audits.
• Manage reporting, documentation, and workforce performance, while identifying opportunities for training, development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Heavy engineering

Supervisory experience

Trade qualification

Tank & vessel fabrication

Welding standards

Reading drawings

Labour planning

Leadership

HSE knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Trade qualification or engineering apprenticeship

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to coordinate maintenance, shutdowns, and project work across sites and workshops. You will lead Foremen, Leading Hands, and Tradespeople to deliver work safely, on time, and to high-quality standards.

Based in New Plymouth, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, and clients while upholding health, safety, and environmental excellence. A hands-on leadership approach is essential.