Mechanical Site Supervisor

$140,000 base salary + superannuation + overtime opportunities

$2,500 sign-on bonus* | Paid 30-minute lunch break each day | Company Vehicle

Permanent local employment | Home every night | Small site-based crews

DME Engineering Services Australia is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to coordinate mechanical maintenance activities for one of our industrial clients in the Tumut region.

You will lead a small site-based crew carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown and shutdown work, supported day to day by a Leading hand, Area Engineer and DME’s wider site team.

About DME Engineering Services Australia

At DME Engineering Services, we specialise in providing comprehensive maintenance and mechanical fitting solutions for industrial clients across New South Wales.

Operating out of Tumut, we focus on the maintenance, installation and servicing of valves, actuators, pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment and other critical industrial plant. Our experience extends across manufacturing, petrochemical, refining and other heavy industrial environments.

Since 2000, our team has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality maintenance services. Our supervisors and tradespeople work closely with clients to ensure equipment is maintained safely and efficiently, minimising downtime and supporting reliable plant operation.

At DME Engineering Services, we are committed to long-term partnerships built on trust, quality workmanship and responsive support.

For more information, visit our website:
www.dmeaust.com.au

The Opportunity

As Site Supervisor, you will provide day-to-day leadership, planning and coordination for maintenance activities onsite.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating planned maintenance, breakdown and shutdown work

• Working with the leading hand to allocate labour and communicate daily work priorities

• Conducting pre-start meetings and coordinating work fronts

• Ensuring permits, isolations, JSEAs and site procedures are followed

• Monitoring the safety, quality and progress of work

• Liaising with client representatives, operations personnel, the Area Engineer and other DME support personnel as required

• Completing required job, maintenance and handover documentation

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A recognised Mechanical Fitting, Fabrication or relevant mechanical trade qualification

• Previous supervisory or leading-hand experience in industrial maintenance

• Experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment will be highly regarded

• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills

• A sound understanding of permits, isolations, JSEAs and safe systems of work

• The ability to provide clear direction to tradespeople with varying levels of experience

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients

• A practical and calm approach when priorities change

• A strong commitment to safety, quality and productivity

This position may also suit an experienced leading hand who is ready to move into a formal Site Supervisor role.

Salary and Benefits

This position offers:

• $140,000 base salary

• Superannuation paid in addition

• Overtime and shutdown opportunities

• $2,500 sign-on bonus — *$1,000 upfront and the balance following successful completion of probation

• Paid 30-minute lunch break each day

• Permanent, full-time employment

• Relocation assistance negotiable for the right candidate

• All required PPE supplied

• Company Vehicle

• Phone allowance

Join an established industrial maintenance company offering secure local employment, strong earning potential and a well-supported supervisory role at a major industrial site.