Mechanical Supervisor SMP
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor - Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) to support a digester tank replacement project on Barrow Island.
This casual FIFO position is scheduled to commence on ASAP, working a 2:1 roster with 12-hour shifts. The initial assignment is expected to run for approximately three months, with the potential to extend.
You will lead site crews delivering:
- Tank installation
- Piping network installation
- Ladders and platform installation
- Structural steel assembly, installation and modification
- Mechanical equipment installation and alignment
- Piping fabrication, flange management and bolting
- Testing, inspection and commissioning support
Your day will include leading pre-starts and crew briefings, coordinating work fronts, supervising site activities, implementing Zero Harm requirements, completing reports and managing crew timesheet entries.
You will ensure all SMP activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, inspection and test plans, applicable standards, client requirements and the project schedule.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a practical, safety-focused supervisor who can confidently lead crews within a complex industrial environment.
To be successful, you will bring:
- A relevant trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking/Fabrication, Pipefitting or an equivalent SMP discipline
- At least 10 years’ experience across heavy industrial, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas or energy projects
- At least five years’ experience supervising structural, mechanical and piping construction activities
- Experience managing tank, structural steel, mechanical equipment and piping installation
- Demonstrated experience coordinating brownfield interfaces and multidisciplinary work fronts
- The ability to interpret general arrangement drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, specifications and installation details
- Strong knowledge of lifting and rigging interfaces, equipment alignment, dimensional control, bolting, flange management and pressure testing
- Experience planning labour, materials, plant and work fronts against construction schedules
- Knowledge of ITPs, test packs, punch lists, quality inspections and handover requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination and practical problem-solving skills
Mandatory requirements
- Construction White Card
- Current driver’s licence
- Relevant trade certificate
- Gas Test Atmospheres competency
- Ability to complete the required medical and drug and alcohol assessment
Desirable requirements
- Frontline management or supervisory training
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- High Risk Work Licence, including relevant dogging or rigging competencies
- First Attack Fire Fighting
- Current permit-to-work and site-specific competencies
- Section 26 appointment or eligibility, where applicable
What We Offer
- FIFO employment on a consistent 2:1 roster
- 12-hour shifts
- Competitive hourly rate aligned with the applicable site supervisor rate
- An initial three-month assignment with potential to extend
- The opportunity to lead a capable SMP crew on a significant brownfield project
- A strong focus on safety, quality and Zero Harm
- Support from experienced project, engineering, quality, HSE and logistics teams
About Energy & Utilities
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced SMP Supervisor ready to lead from the front and deliver safe, high-quality work, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.