SMP Superintendent

KAEFER Integrated Services Pty Ltd is the Australian subsidiary of the KAEFER Group, a company renowned worldwide for excellence in the fields of asset integrity solutions and industrial services, with an annual turnover of around €2.5 billion and around 35,000 employees worldwide.

We specialise in the supply of asset integrity and industrial services solutions to the Oil, LNG, Mining and Power Industries and pride ourselves on our effective delivery of quality products and our exceptional service to clientele. Our commitment to the continuous development and training of our personnel helps provide a safe and rewarding work environment.

KAEFER is seeking an experienced SMP SUPERINTENDENT to lead the delivery of structural, mechanical and piping works across major mining and industrial projects.

This FIFO opportunity offers an 8:6 roster and mobilisation by the end of October.

This role provides frontline leadership across multiple work fronts, ensuring safe, productive and high-quality execution while supporting supervisors and construction management to achieve project objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide day-to-day leadership across multiple SMP work fronts, supervisors and crews.

Drive a strong safety culture through visible field leadership, planning reviews and verification activities.

Translate construction plans into executable daily and weekly work plans.

Coordinate SMP activities with E&I, civil, shutdown, commissioning and operations teams.

Monitor progress, productivity, earned hours and labour allocations.

Ensure works are executed in accordance with drawings, specifications, ITPs and quality requirements.

Manage workfront readiness including access, permits, isolations, materials, cranage and scaffolding.

Identify risks, constraints and constructability issues early and escalate appropriately.

Support change management, variations and schedule impacts in conjunction with Project Engineers and Construction Managers.

Mentor Supervisors and Leading Hands to build strong leadership capability and succession.

ABOUT YOU

Proven experience as an SMP Superintendent or senior SMP Supervisor within mining or heavy industrial environments, ideally more than 5 years.

Ideally with S26 qualifications but not required

Rio Tinto Inducted is highly preferred

Strong safety leadership with a disciplined, hands-on approach to field execution.

Sound technical understanding of structural steel, mechanical installation, piping, welding and QA/QC processes.

Ability to manage multiple workfronts, priorities and stakeholder interfaces.

Clear communicator with the confidence to engage with clients and lead teams under pressure.

Alignment with KAEFER values: Reliability, Ambition, Respect and Team Spirit.

Why KAEFER

Work on high-profile Tier 1 mining projects with long-term delivery pipelines.

Strong leadership support and a culture focused on safety, quality and people.

* Clear pathways to Construction Manager and Project leadership roles.

If you possess the above experience don’t hesitate to “APPLY” today. All applications will be reviewed & interviews scheduled shortly. Please note email applications will not be accepted. Our preferred method of application is through SEEK to ensure your submission is processed smoothly.

KAEFER Integrated Services is an equal opportunity employer.

We strongly encourage women and Indigenous Australians to apply.

Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date.