Projects Superintendent | Mechanical Maintenance

Global Engineering and Construction – Chinchilla QLD

Full time, Permanent

Established in 2011, MFE is a trusted mechanical, fabrication and engineering services provider supporting clients across the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors throughout Queensland. With operations inChinchilla and Toowoomba, MFE has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality project work, workshop fabrication and site maintenance services.

As part of Global Group, MFE combines the strength of a growing Australian-owned group with the hands-on, regional capability and strong client relationships we’re known for.Together, we offer broader project exposure, career opportunities and the chance to contribute to major projects across Australia.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who share our commitment toquality, safety and teamworkand want to build their career with a supportive, high-performing team.

Chinchilla Based | Site & Project Focused | Senior Operational Leadership

MFE is entering an exciting period of growth and we’re looking for an experiencedProjects Superintendentto take ownership of project execution across our mechanical operations

This is an integral role within the business sitting at the intersection of our clients, projects and field teams. You’ll have genuine influence over how work is delivered, how our people perform and how we continue to strengthen and grow key client relationships.

For the right person, this is more than the next Superintendent role.As MFE grows, there is genuine prospect for this position to grow with it.

About the opportunity

Once a project moves into execution, you’ll take overall operational ownership ensuring our teams are set up to deliver safely, efficiently and in accordance with the agreed scope, budget, schedule and client requirements.

Working closely with our Projects Engineers,



Project Coordinators and site leadership teams, you’ll remain involved in front-end planning before taking the lead through execution.

Importantly, this isn’t an office-only leadership position. You’ll maintain a strong presence across our projects and spend approximately60% of your time in the field, staying connected to our clients, supervisors and workforce.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Taking operational ownership of mechanical projects from mobilisation through to completion
- Leading, mentoring and developing Supervisors, Leads and field teams
- Managing project budgets, costs, labour allocation, schedules and resources
- Delivering work in accordance with job packs, ITPs, specifications and client technical requirements
- Identifying and proactively managing project, commercial and operational risks
- Ensuring hold points, inspections, QA documentation and project sign-offs are completed
- Maintaining strong HSE and quality standards throughout project delivery
- Acting as a key interface between MFE and our clients once projects move into execution
- Building trusted, long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities for future work
- Driving continuous improvement across project delivery, systems and processes
- Supporting tendering, quoting and front-end project planning where your technical expertise adds value.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring strong mechanical technical knowledge combined with the ability to lead people, manage commercial outcomes and build credibility with clients.





- A mechanical fitting or mechanical maintenance background
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary project or maintenance teams
- Superintendent-level experience, or significant Senior Supervisor experience with the capability to step up
- Strong understanding of project costs, budgets, labour planning and commercial performance
- Experience delivering mechanical projects within industries such as oil & gas, resources, mining or heavy industry
- Strong working knowledge of HSE, QA, ITPs and project documentation
- The confidence to manage client relationships and communicate across both field and senior stakeholder groups
- A practical, solutions-focused leadership style with the ability to make decisions and take ownership.

Why MFE?

This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution will be visible.

You won’t simply inherit a project plan and report against it. You’ll havereal autonomy and influence over project success, backed by an established team and a diverse client base spanning oil & gas, mining and agriculture.

MFE works with Tier 1 clients,providing exposure to varied projects and environments.

You can also expect:

- A genuinely influential leadership rolewithin MFE’s project operations
- Career and succession opportunitiesas the business continues to grow
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and major clients
- The opportunity to shape teams, improve delivery and strengthen how projects are executed
- A role that combines operational leadership, commercial ownership and client engagement
- Travel and accommodation provided when project requirements take you away from your usual location
- Flexibility around roster arrangements, with5/2 or 12/9 preferredand alternative arrangements considered for an exceptional candidate.

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📌 Projects Superintendent | Mechanical Maintenance (Chinchilla)
🏢 Global Engineering and Construction
📍 Chinchilla