Business Unit: Industrials & Energy

Location: Pilbara, Western Australia

Rate: $49.93 flat rate

Posting date: 22/09/26

End date: 22/10/26

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Services Supervisor to join our Industrials & Energy team. This role is key to managing site operations, supervising work crews, and ensuring flawless execution across high-pressure water jetting, vacuum operations, and industrial plant processing.

As a supervisory leader on site, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure strict adherence to SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards, monitor performance against schedules and budgets, and serve as the primary operational liaison for our valued clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process & Equipment Control

- Direct and supervise the operation and control of industrial processing equipment, high-pressure water jetting units, vac trucks, and associated specialized plant.
- Oversee operational workflows, job sequencing, and resource allocation to maintain process efficiency and meet project timelines.

2. Raw Material Handling

- Oversee and execute the safe handling, transport, transfer, and storage of raw materials, industrial chemicals, and waste products.
- Ensure all hazardous materials and chemicals are managed in strict compliance with safety data sheets (SDS) and site protocols.

3. Monitoring & Testing

- Continuously monitor operational process parameters, fluid levels, pressure gauges, and equipment performance indicators.
- Conduct atmospheric gas testing, quality checks, and sampling to verify safe operating conditions before and during site tasks.

4. Inspection & Maintenance

- Conduct regular pre-start inspections, routine equipment checks, and preventative maintenance on industrial plant and mobile gear.
- Identify, report,



and isolate mechanical or operational defects to prevent downtime and maintain operational integrity.

5. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Compliance

- Lead by example in fostering an exemplary safety culture in accordance with Veolia’s Always Safe Charter.
- Ensure all site activities comply with Safe Work Systems, permit-to-work requirements, risk assessments, Take 5s, and proper PPE usage.

6. Record Keeping & Reporting

- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely operational paperwork, shift handovers, equipment maintenance logs, and safety reports.
- Promptly document and report hazards, incidents, and near-misses in accordance with Veolia ANZ reporting frameworks.

7. Team Leadership & Client Engagement

- Supervise, mentor, and train work crews, team leads, and operators to enhance performance, capability, and career development.
- Serve as the primary site point of contact for client representatives, attending client meetings and operational forums.

Essential Qualifications & Attributes

Qualifications / Licences:

- AQF Certificate III / IV in relevant trade or minimum 3 years of relevant operational experience (meets Subclass 482 Skill Level 3 requirement).
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence (Heavy Rigid [HR] licence highly regarded).
- Nationally Accredited High-Pressure Water Jetting Certification.
- Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and Gas Test Atmospheres tickets (or willingness to obtain).

Skills & Attributes:

- Proven leadership and supervisory experience in industrial services, mining, or chemical processing environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; competent in Google Workspace / MS Office suite.
- Demonstrated capability to manage jobs against tight deadlines, schedules, and budgetary constraints.
- Excellent problem-solving, high attention to detail, and a team-oriented team-player mindset.

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