Major shutdowns structural supervisor

Major Shutdowns Structural Supervisor

Job no: 497740
Work type: Full time
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Mechanical Supervisors

About the Role

FMS Group is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Major Shutdowns Structural Supervisor to join our shutdown division across the Bowen Basin, QLD. You will be working across a variety of mine sites working a 4/4/4 roster. We are looking for a trade-qualified professional with extensive structural maintenance experience in the coal mining industry and a proven ability to lead shutdown crews in high-risk environments. This role is responsible for supervising structural maintenance, repair, and project works during major shutdowns, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position offers ongoing shutdown opportunities across the Bowen Basin, with immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate structural shutdown crews across multiple mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin
• Lead structural maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and project works on draglines, shovels, stackers, reclaimers, conveyors, CHPP infrastructure, and fixed plant assets
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site, client, and company procedures
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to achieve shutdown objectives
• Monitor productivity, quality, and compliance to ensure project milestones and client expectations are met
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety inspections throughout shutdown activities
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical support to boilermakers, welders, riggers, trade assistants, and shutdown personnel

What You'll Bring

• Trade Qualification in Boilermaking, Metal Fabrication, Engineering Fabrication, or a related structural discipline
• Current S123 and G2 competencies
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within mining shutdowns, maintenance, or construction projects
• Proven experience in structural maintenance and repairs on draglines, shovels, CHPPs, conveyors, and fixed plant assets
• Strong knowledge of structural steel installation, repairs, welding standards, rigging activities, and heavy industry maintenance practices
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work scopes, and shutdown schedules
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, leadership, and teamwork
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11 certification
• Current Driver's Licence

Why Work With Us?

• Ongoing shutdown and maintenance opportunities across the Bowen Basin
• Company work vehicle supplied
• Competitive remuneration package and weekly pay
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Access to Flare HR employee benefits
• Employee referral rewards program
• Service recognition rewards
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and people

About FMS Group

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi‐division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one‐stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.