Mechanical Supervisor

**NEPEAN Longwall **® (a division of NEPEAN) partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate and support longwall equipment and systems. Located in Queensland & New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers the full suite of after-sales services enabling it to support products throughout its life cycle. The experienced, committed, and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall has demonstrated their capability to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions over many years. NEPEAN Longwall’s corporate headquarters is located in Mackay, Queensland. This purpose-built facility provides comprehensive after-sales service and support to the region’s customers.

**Our Opportunity**

NEPEAN Longwall is currently seeking a **Mechanical Supervisor** join the team and lead the Mechanical Department at our Rutherford facility. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Rutherford, NSW.

**Key Responsibilities include, yet are not limited to**:
To be successful in this role you will have a strong sense of ownership and accountability and want to work for an innovative team where customer service and quality is the main focus. This coupled with the following skills and experiences:
**Operational**
- Ensure the timely, efficient and safe operation of the Fitting Department
- Oversee workshop Fitters/Mechanical staff on a day to day basis
- Enforce the correct use of machinery and equipment
- Operate relevant machinery, as required
- Reporting as per Supervisor requirements
- Reporting of plant faults/breakdowns
- Oversee and mentor tradesmen and apprentices
- Oversee Assembly, testing and fault finding of equipment
- Oversee stores to ensure adequate level of stock items are available
- Oversee and delegate work plans in conjunction with workshop supervisor
- Ensure workshop and storage area housekeeping is of a high standard and free of hazards
- Be able to fill in for Workshop Manager during leave/absents

**People**
- Manage the work of direct reports
- Ensure all new employees, tradesmen, contractors or visitors are inducted
- Train employees on new procedures or processes as required.
- Manage the performance of employees including completing performance appraisals and/or discipline of staff if required

**WHS**
- To work in a safe manner using appropriate Safe Work Instructions or Safety Operating Procedures and comply with relevant WHS Policies.
- To notify the Operations Manager immediately of any hazards in the workplace and to monitor any actions taken to correct hazards to ensure that the hazard is removed from the workplace
- Take all reasonable care and personal responsibility for the health and safety and maintenance of a safe work environment

In return for your efforts, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, become part of an experienced team, have a great working environment and have enviable career opportunities.

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.