Mechanical Project Site Supervisor (Shut Downs)
Job No:
34965
Location:
Virginia, Brisbane
- Join an expanding engineering company with a first class reputation!
- Take on a key leadership position working on sites throughout Aust!
- Attractive remuneration plus overtime, vehicle, phone & laptop!
About the Organisation
In operation for 125 years, Varley is a privately Australian owner, diversified engineering company providing first class products, service and workmanship to a broad range of major industries locally, nationally and internationally. Founded in 1886, Varley began as a small plumbing and boilermaking business servicing the industrial maintenance and ship repair markets in Newcastle and the Hunter.
Varley has since diversified and steadily grown to now provide a comprehensive range of services and products to a wide variety of major industries. The Varley Group is now made up of 6 company divisions with operating sites in three states, including:
- Defence & Aerospace;
- Power Services;
- Rail and Ship repair;
- Emergency Services; and
- Specialised and Electric Vehicles.
Varley's work on projects large and small has earned the company a reputation; locally, nationally and internationally, as a supplier of first class work, a manufacturer of quality products and a provider of unsurpassed service.
The Queensland Varley Site is based in Virginia employing approximately 100 people. At Virginia they build Specialised, Mining, Health and Emergency Vehicles providing a complex manufacturing environment.
About the Opportunity
Varley has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Site Supervisor (Shut Downs) to join their team in Brisbane.
Although based out of Virginia, you will be travelling to locations all over Australia as you lead a team of experienced Tradespersons predominately working on shut downs in Power Stations and Manufacturing facilities refurbishing steam valves, pumps and other heavy equipment. This will also include representing Varley to existing and potential customers with a view to further business growth.
More specifically some of your key duties will include:
- Maintaining high personal safety standards while leading the team to ensure zero incidents;
- Direct Supervision of an onsite team of Trades and Support personnel to complete the shutdowns on time and safely;
- Ensuring that team members are trained and assisting in recruitment for shut downs;
- Managing project equipment to ensure it is ready and fit for purpose at all times;
- Liaising with customers on a regular basis to maintain a healthy business relationship; and
- Managing labour and correct allocation of hours and materials.
The successful candidate will require relevant fitter trade qualifications and significant supervisory experience as well as a mechanical background with the ability to maintain high standards of work and behaviour at all times. With a crew of up to 20-30 people, you'll need to be highly organised with great time management and team work skills.
You'll be a motivated individual with a high level of initiative enabling you to weigh up a situation and take the timely and appropriate action as required. As a skilled communicator, you'll also need the ability to read and understand Technical drawings and specifications.
In addition, you'll also need to be prepared to travel to remote sites for varied periods of time as 25% to 50% of your time will be spent away from the workshop in the field.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration plus overtime, negotiable based on skills and experience plus super and salary sacrificing options.
You will receive initial training (two weeks based at the workshop) plus ongoing professional development opportunities negotiable and supported by Varley. In addition, you will also enjoy a vehicle and laptop when on shut downs, as well as a mobile phone.
Relocation assistance is also negotiable for the right applicant.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Varley will offer you excellent working conditions within a supportive environment. With plenty of free parking, you'll love the convenience of working with Varley enjoying a busy environment with a friendly team and loads of variety.