Production Superintendent
13 hours ago
ABOUT US
CS Energy is a Queensland energy company that has more than 750 employees, operates two power stations and has a trading portfolio of 3,535 megawatts. CS Energy's core business is the generation and sale of electricity in the National Electricity Market, dispatching 30 per cent of Queensland's electricity output.
CS Energy is proud to foster an environment that builds respect, promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be supplied to those who require additional support.
Callide Power Station is located within the vibrant community of Biloela. The relaxed central Queensland lifestyle is popular with families and singles alike, and the region boasts several schools, sporting clubs and a strong community spirit. CS Energy offers a range of benefits for regional employees including relocation assistance, education assistance, holiday travel scheme and housing assistance.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced and driven
Production Superintendent
to join our leadership team at Callide Power Stations. This is a pivotal operational role, responsible for overseeing the
safe, reliable, and efficient operation
of Callide B and C. You will lead frontline operational teams, including Shift Supervisors, to ensure generation targets are consistently achieved while maintaining a strong culture of safety, compliance, and performance.
As a member of the broader site leadership team, you will play a critical role in coordinating daily operations, managing risk, and fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture. The role will see you working closely with maintenance, engineering, and other support functions to deliver operational excellence through effective planning, communication, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage shift operations teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of generating units and ancillary plant.
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to meet generation, safety, environmental, and budgetary targets.
- Coordinate shift activities across departments and functions to maintain smooth and effective operations.
- Identify and manage operational risks, ensuring strong controls and compliance with statutory and company safety requirements.
- Oversee incident response and ensure timely reporting, including accurate shift logs and effective handovers.
- Support the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies and emergency response plans.
- Monitor plant performance and operational metrics to identify and act on improvement opportunities.
- Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve performance issues and optimise plant reliability.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance plant performance.
This is a permanent, full time position at Callide Power Station.
ABOUT YOU
You are a proven operational leader with deep knowledge of power generation or heavy industry operations. With a strong safety mindset and excellent communication skills, you thrive in high-performance environments and have a track record of leading teams to deliver results. You will bring:
- Extensive experience in operational leadership roles, ideally within power generation or a comparable industry.
- Strong understanding of plant operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop frontline teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply for this position in 3 easy steps:
- Upload your CV
- Complete the application form below
- Click on Submit
JOB CLOSING DATE
5pm, Friday, 24 October 2025
