The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to support the delivery of surface and underground capital projects at South32s Cannington Mine in Queensland.
With underground expansion works progressing, this role will be instrumental in supervising mechanical installation and construction activities across a range of capital projects including:
* Ventilation infrastructure and fresh air raise installations
* Large underground fan installations and associated infrastructure
* Pump stations and dewatering systems
* Underground fixed plant installations
* Surface mechanical infrastructure upgrades
* Structural and mechanical installation works associated with mine expansion
This is a frontline leadership role within the capital delivery team, ensuring mechanical works are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Contract & Roster
* Initial 12-month contract (aligned to a multi-year capital delivery program)
* 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster
* Direct flights to site
* Meals and accommodation provided
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project / Construction Lead, you will:
* Supervise mechanical construction and installation activities across underground and surface capital projects
* Coordinate contractors and site crews to deliver works safely and in line with approved schedules
* Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
* Oversee installation of mechanical equipment, piping systems, structural components and ventilation infrastructure
* Monitor quality control, alignment, installation tolerances and commissioning readiness
* Manage work orders and track progress using SAP and reporting systems
* Participate in planning and coordination meetings with engineering, operations and project stakeholders
* Identify and mitigate execution risks impacting schedule, cost or safety
* Drive strong contractor performance and accountability on site
* Promote a culture of safety leadership and continuous improvement
About You
You are a practical, safety-focused mechanical leader with strong underground mining capital experience.
You will demonstrate:
* Minimum 5+ years experience within a mining mechanical environment
* 5+ years experience in a supervisory or leading hand role
* Proven experience supervising underground capital projects
* Experience delivering ventilation systems, pump stations, or fixed plant installations
* Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting / Boilermaking / Heavy Mechanical or equivalent
* Strong understanding of mechanical installation standards and QA/QC processes
* Experience working with contractors in a project delivery environment
* Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office systems
* Ability to resolve day-to-day technical and site coordination challenges
* Strong communication skills across multidisciplinary project teams
Experience with underground ventilation fans, raise infrastructure, dewatering systems, or structural/mechanical integration projects will be highly regarded.
Why This Role?
This is a key opportunity to contribute to a major underground expansion program within a Tier 1 mining environment. You will play a direct role in delivering critical mechanical infrastructure that underpins long-term production capability.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Supervisor seeking a technically challenging FIFO capital role within a well-structured operation, we would welcome your application.