Superintendent – Power Generation (Mechanical / Welding)

Location: Queensland | FIFO / DIDO

Lead mechanical maintenance, fabrication and welding operations in power generation environments.

Oversee site teams, shutdown activities and the safe delivery of industrial works.

An opportunity for an experienced Superintendent with a mechanical or welding trade background.

About People8

People8 is a people strategy consultancy helping construction, infrastructure and trades businesses attract, hire and retain the right people. We combine recruitment expertise, hiring technology and practical people strategies to build stronger teams and support long-term growth.

About the Company

People8 has partnered with an established infrastructure services provider seeking an experienced Mechanical / Welding Superintendent to support power generation and industrial site operations across Queensland.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced site leader who combines practical trade knowledge with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary crews, manage maintenance activities and deliver works in demanding industrial environments.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent, Mechanical Supervisor, Welding Supervisor or senior site leader within power generation, heavy industrial, mining or similar environments.
• A mechanical fitting, boilermaking, fabrication or welding trade background is highly regarded, with practical knowledge of industrial equipment and maintenance activities.
• Experience supervising mechanical maintenance, equipment installation, welding, fabrication, repairs and associated site works.
• Proven ability to coordinate tradespeople, subcontractors, resources and work fronts during planned maintenance, shutdowns and operational projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical safety, isolation procedures, permit-to-work systems, welding quality requirements and relevant Australian standards.
• Experience managing site schedules, workforce productivity, quality assurance, progress reporting and communication with operational stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, technical problem-solving and site management capability, with availability for FIFO or DIDO arrangements across Queensland.

What's on Offer

• Remuneration up to $200,000 (AUD base salary per annum).
• Additional site-related allowances on top of base salary.
• Hourly remuneration arrangements may also be considered.
• FIFO or DIDO opportunities across Queensland, depending on site requirements.
• Opportunity to oversee mechanical and welding operations within power generation and heavy industrial environments.