At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise refractory installation and repair crews at major industrial sites across Australia.
- Company: Join Galway Refractories, a trusted leader in refractory services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, career progression, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
- Why this job: Lead innovative projects and make a real impact in heavy industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in refractory installation and supervisory experience required.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 100000 $ per year.
Galway Refractories Pty Ltd is one of Australia's most trusted refractory installation, maintenance and engineering specialists. Based in Unanderra (Wollongong, NSW), we deliver refractory shutdown, repair and new-build services to clients across the steel, cement, power generation, mineral processing, smelting and heavy industry sectors nationally.
The role involves supervising refractory installation and repair crews working on furnaces, kilns, boilers and high-temperature processing units at major industrial sites across Australia. This is a hands-on site-supervision role that combines technical refractory expertise with organisational leadership.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Supervise on-site refractory installation, demolition, anchoring, castable, guniting/shotcreting and lining works on furnaces, kilns, boilers, HPAL units, rotary kilns, precast structures and incinerators at client industrial facilities.
- Organise and coordinate the material and human resources required for each refractory project.
- Lead, direct and provide technical guidance to installation crews during planned shutdowns and emergency maintenance campaigns.
- Interpret technical drawings, refractory specifications, engineering documentation and site plans prior to and during works.
- Inspect works and materials for compliance with client technical specifications, engineering drawings, manufacturer requirements, Australian Standards and site quality plans.
- Enforce safety compliance for confined-space entry, hot work, working at heights and other high-risk activities.
- Identify operational, technical and safety risks on site and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Coordinate with client site teams, project engineers, safety representatives and other contractors to deliver refractory works on schedule and to specification.
- Report daily progress, manpower deployment, materials consumption and quality status to Galway project management and client representatives.
- Mentor and develop junior refractory tradespeople, apprentices and site labourers.
- Monitor labour and material budgets against project plan and flag variances promptly.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of Galway's refractory installation methodologies, shutdown work practices and site safety systems.
Essential experience and qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years' demonstrated experience in refractory installation, repair and shutdown maintenance in heavy industry.
- Minimum three (3) years' demonstrated experience coordinating and supervising refractory installation crews on planned shutdowns.
- Working knowledge of refractory materials.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, refractory specifications and engineering documentation.
- Strong understanding of confined-space, hot-work, LOTO and high-temperature-work safety procedures under Australian WHS legislation.
- Demonstrated leadership of on-site installation crews.
- First-aid certification.
- Experience and knowledge of refractory installation on Sulphur Kilns, HPAL’s, Lime Kilns would be a plus.
What we offer:
- Salary $95,000 – $100,000 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
- Career progression within one of Australia's most established refractory contractors.
- Salary continuance, personal accident and workers' compensation coverage in line with NSW law.
Refractory Supervisor employer: Galway Refractories Pty Ltd
Galway Refractories Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Unanderra, NSW, where employees can thrive in their careers while contributing to critical projects across various heavy industries. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including superannuation and career progression opportunities, the company fosters a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for skilled professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Galway Refractories Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
