Shutdown Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Mackay, Australia Field Mining Services Group Full time

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join the FMS Group team as a Shutdown Coordinator with either Structural or Mechanical experience.

To succeed in the role, you will have previous experience coordinating a team on a mine site. You will have a strong safety focus with the ability to mentor your team.

You will be required to supervise all activities and ensure safety standards are maintained, deadlines are met, completed accurately to specifications and to the highest quality standards.

To successful perform the role, duties will include but not limited to:

  • Responsible for day to day operations
  • Working with the team to ensure time frames and deadlines are met
  • Conduct regular Prestarts/Toolbox meetings to communicate planning and team direction
  • Responsible for ensuring all works are completed correctly and the QA process is adhered to
  • Project planning and pre-works
  • Mentoring, training and supervising employees
  • Continually seek to improve process and strive for operational efficiency

The successful applicant, will have:

  • Shovel or Dragline shutdown experience
  • Relevant Trade Qualification
  • Experience working in a heavy machinery/mine site environment 
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Supervisor & G2 Certificates
  • Coal Board Medical
  • Standard 11 - Statement of Attainment
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • Gas Test Atmosphere                                              
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience leading small teams of tradespeople and apprentices
  • Exceptional time management, people skills and a willingness to build a cohesive team
  • Uncompromising attitude to safety

What's in it for you?

  • Weekly pay
  • Employee Referral Program – excellent cash opportunities for referring a mate.
  • Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
  • GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
  • Private Health discounts 
  • Length of Service Recognition awards
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees and immediate family
  • Reimbursement towards the cost of prescription safety glasses

About Us

FMS Group has been on a journey since establishing in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services. The company’s growth is reflected from the successful establishment of the following divisions:

  • PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
  • WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
  • To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding to Field Mining Services Group:

  • Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
  • Engineering Division in 2020
  • Electrical Division in 2020
  • Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
  • Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
  • Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
  • Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

Effective from September 2024, Field Mining Services Group will become FMS Group. We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your one-stop shop for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.



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