Senior Supervisor

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia McConnell Dowell Full time

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About The Project

The Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project is Australia's first pumped hydro energy storage system, located at the site of a former gold mine in North Queensland. This ground-breaking infrastructure initiative is setting new benchmarks in sustainability and clean energy innovation.

About The Project

The Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project is Australia's first pumped hydro energy storage system, located at the site of a former gold mine in North Queensland. This ground-breaking infrastructure initiative is setting new benchmarks in sustainability and clean energy innovation.

Your Role

We are looking for a Senior Supervisor - Mechanical to lead mechanical construction activities during the installation and commissioning phases of the project. You'll be a key player ensuring that mechanical works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to spec—while helping shape the future of renewable energy in Australia

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily site-based mechanical construction activities
  • Ensure compliance with McConnell Dowell's Integrated Management System and Project Execution Plan
  • Maintain strict HSE and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle
  • Provide leadership to mechanical subcontractors and teams on site
  • Collaborate closely with project engineers and planners to align site works with project milestones

About you:
  • Trade qualified or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in mechanical supervision on major infrastructure or hydro projects
  • In-depth knowledge of HSE, QA/QC, and project controls in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Strong technical literacy—able to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Solid understanding of integrated management systems and construction standards

About Us

McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
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  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • IndustriesConstruction

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