Mechanical Workshop Supervisor

Purpose of the Role:

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for fixed and mobile plant on going maintenance, spare parts / consumables management and recording data during production across the Snowy 2.0 site. To plan, organise, lead and control site operations for compliance with the construction programme ensuring consistency in terms of, and in order to, ensure safety, cost, time, quality, environmental, community targets are achieved. 

Qualifications:

• Trade or equivalent in ability
• Driving License – Heavy vehicles
• White Card

Experience:

• Extensive experience in civil or tunnelling construction, typically 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in basic use of Microsoft Office Suite, data and file recording.
• Experience in Safety, Community and Environmental Management
• Experience in Quality Management
• Experience in Planning & Resourcing

Required Competencies:  

• Knowledge of mechanical and safety regulations for NSW
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Good organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work quickly, effectively and positively in a demanding environment
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills             
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills, competent using maintenance systems
• Ability to drive performance and the lead a team.
• Sound negotiation skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage the supervision of all mechanical works, produce method statements and work closely with safety and other departments to control and maintain project safety standards
• Able to produce reports and forward planning schedules
• Ensure equipment undergoes a Plant Hazard and Risk Assessment before commencing work and ensure operators are certified and competent and complete daily plant checklists;
• Ensure no works are performed without an approved JHA or SWMS in place;
• Ensure direct employees and contractors are appropriately skilled to perform their tasks including plant use, training in JHA’s, SWMS’s and Procedures;
• Monitor, direct, liaise with subcontractors to ensure and maintain program targets;
• Ensure subcontractors have adequate supervision and resources to plan and complete works on time;
• Organise and supervise the placement of materials, plant and equipment required ensuring unobstructed access and progress to activities;
• Ensure materials and equipment delivered to site meets quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve any IR/ER issues and escalate serious issues to the Superintendent/Construction Manager in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Be aware of tasks that are part of the critical path and immediately report any risks or delays associated to tasks on the critical path to the Superintendent/Project Manager. Proactively mitigate risks to achieving tasks on the critical path;
• Review the progress of all operations relevant to the scope of works against the short term program and determine solutions to accelerate or optimise the works where necessary to meet or exceed the target program and forecast;
• Be responsible for accurate and effective shift handovers as required;

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.