Lead Structural Crews. Drive Safety. Deliver Shutdown Excellence.

FMS Group is seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Major Shutdown Structural Supervisor to lead structural maintenance, repair and refurbishment works across major mining assets throughout the Bowen Basin, Queensland.

Are you a hands-on leader with a solid background in structural maintenance, fabrication and coal mining shutdowns? Do you have the skills to lead teams in high-risk environments while driving safety, productivity and quality?

Working across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites on a 4D/4N/4off roster, you’ll play a key role in coordinating crews, managing resources and ensuring shutdown works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Why Join FMS Group?

We recognise the contribution experienced supervisors make to successful shutdown delivery and offer a range of benefits, including:

- Company work vehicle supplied
- Competitive remuneration package with weekly pay
- Ongoing shutdown and maintenance opportunities across the Bowen Basin
- Access to Flare HR employee advantages
- Employee referral rewards program
- Service recognition rewards
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and people

About the Role

As Major Shutdown Structural Supervisor, you’ll lead structural maintenance and project crews across a range of mining assets, ensuring work is planned, coordinated and executed to meet safety, quality, schedule and client requirements.

Working closely with site management, project teams, contractors and tradespeople, you’ll provide strong frontline leadership, coordinate labour and resources, and maintain high standards throughout every stage of the shutdown.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate structural shutdown crews across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites.
- Lead structural maintenance, repairs,



refurbishment and project works on draglines, shovels and CHPP equipment
- Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors to achieve shutdown objectives and project milestones
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures, client requirements and company standards
- Monitor productivity, workmanship and quality to ensure work scopes are delivered efficiently and to specification
- Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety inspections
- Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to boilermakers, welders, riggers, trade assistants and shutdown personnel
- Identify operational risks, address issues promptly and support continuous improvement in safety and productivity

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a capable and proactive leader who combines strong structural trade knowledge with the ability to coordinate people, resources and complex shutdown activities.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

- A trade qualification in Boilermaking, Metal Fabrication, Engineering Fabrication or a related structural discipline.
- Current S123/G189 and G2 competencies
- Demonstrated experience in structural maintenance and repairs across draglines, shovels and CHPPs
- Strong knowledge of structural steel installation, repairs, welding standards, rigging activities and heavy industry maintenance practices
- A proactive approach to workplace safety, quality and team performance.
- A current Coal Board Medical,



Standard 11 and Drivers Licence

Ready to Lead Your Next Shutdown?

If you’re an experienced structural maintenance supervisor looking for ongoing opportunities across the Bowen Basin, the chance to lead skilled crews and the support of an established heavy industry services provider, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

📌 Major Shutdowns Structural Supervisor (Mackay)
🏢 Field Mining Services Group
📍 Mackay