Site Supervisor (Engineering) | FIFO 2/1 | ex Perth to Kalgoorlie
Perth WA
Full time
Competitive Remuneration & Company Benefits
Hughes Engineering is a Kalgoorlie based and locally owned fabrication and industrial coatings contractor servicing tier one gold mining operations across the Goldfields and throughout Western Australia. We've grown steadily since **** and we're not slowing down, with 45+ employees and a strong secured project pipeline, we offer consistent work, genuine stability and a team you'll want to be a part of. We're looking for someone who wants to grow their career and further their experience with a company that recognises performance, commitment to continuous improvement and invests in the people who truly deliver.
About the Role
With a strong secured pipeline of SMP projects across the Goldfields, we're growing our workforce to meet sustained demand from our tier one gold mining clients. Multiple projects are already underway, creating genuine opportunity as we continue to scale our operations.
We're looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to lead a FIFO crew across client mine sites. You'll run site-based scopes from mobilisation through to handover, lead safety and quality in the field, and support our Kalgoorlie workshop when project demands require it.
FIFO 2/1 ex Perth | Full time, Permanent
Why Join Hughes Engineering?
Business expansion creating real stability and long-term opportunity
Quality supervisor accommodation in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Lead your own crew, backed by an experienced leadership group
Competitive rates + associated company provided benefits
Employee Referral Program with financial incentives
Salary sacrifice options (tools & digital devices)




Experienced leadership team & on-the-job mentoring
About the Role
This is a working supervisor role. You'll spend most of your time on client sites across Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the outer Goldfields, leading a crew of boilermakers, painters and leading hands-on fixed plant, structural and tank scopes. When site demand allows or the workshop needs support, you'll assist our Kalgoorlie workshop with fabrication, QA/QC and prefabrication for upcoming site works. You'll report to the Projects Manager and Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and supervise site works to deliver scopes safely, on time and on budget
Lead your crew on site, including tradespersons, leading hands and trade assistants
Lead site WHS: client inductions, permits to work, JHAs/SWMS, pre-starts, toolbox talks, inspections and hazard reporting
Own site QA/QC: ITP hold points, weld and dimensional inspection, NCRs and handover documentation
Liaise with client representatives on daily progress, site instructions and scope changes
Complete daily reports, timesheets, daily claims and variations in conjunction with the Projects team
Plan resources, materials and equipment ahead of each swing, and coordinate subcontractors and third-party inspectors
Support the Kalgoorlie workshop as required, including prefabrication,



QA/QC and hands-on mentoring on the floor
Step in on the tools when operationally required
What You Bring - Qualifications, Tickets & Licences
Trade Qualification – Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Mechanical) (if an International Qualification, must have completed VETASSESS or equivalent Australian Trade recognition)
Minimum 3-5 years' supervisory experience in a mine site or construction environment
Minimum 5 years' mine site / construction site experience, fixed plant exposure preferred
Section 26 course completion (Statutory Supervisor); Section 26 exam certification highly regarded
National Police Clearance (< 1 year) – Gold Mine Site Access Standard must be met
Working at Heights (< 2 years)
Confined Space & Gas Testing (< 2 years)
High Risk Licence (LF & EWP) at least 1 of these must be held – DG, RB, CN advantageous
Current Australian Driver's Licence (min C Class – HR / MC preferred)
Ability to pass comprehensive pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening
Technical Capability
Interpret engineering, fabrication & isometric drawings
Strong working knowledge of structural steel, plate and welding processes (GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW) to AS/NZS and ASME codes
Fixed plant maintenance, shutdown and mine site structural repair/modification experience
Tier one mining services project experience highly advantageous
Familiar with client permit systems and site-based QA/QC documentation: ITP sign-offs, NCRs, hold points and test certificates
Confident communicating with client representatives and managing scope changes on the run
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📌 Site Supervisor (Engineering) (Western Australia)
🏢 Hughes Engineering
📍 Western Australia