Mechanical Supervisor

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.

An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.

Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.

With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, manage and supervise daily tasks, rosters, hand overs, etc. to meet all objectives relevant to the scope of work/job

• Ensure equipment undergoes a Plant Hazard and Risk Assessment before commencing work

• Ensure a high standard of employee and team performance, mechanical safety and compliance

• Review the progress of all operations relevant to the mechanical scope of work against the short-term program and determine solutions to accelerate or optimise the works where necessary to achieve the target program

• Complete relevant paperwork in a timely manner

• Understand all appropriate interfaces relevant to the scope of work to ensure minimal impact to time, cost, quality, safety etc

• Raise any potential mechanical safety incidents/concerns with management

• Provide regular updates on site works to direct Supervision

• Mechanical Trade or Engineering Qualification

• General Construction Induction

• 5+ years previous construction and plant experience

• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role

• Technical competency or detailed level of understanding in area that role is supervising

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing design documentation, understanding drawings, providing constructability review and implementing final design plans and build procedure

• Leading Hand experience and proven management experience of subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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