At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major shutdown activities and coordinate trades across Bowen Basin mine sites.
- Company: Join Mader Group, a leader in mining with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: $90–$110 per hour, company vehicle, flexible rosters, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Ongoing opportunities for career growth and a supportive leadership team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while enjoying great pay and benefits.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification and extensive experience with hydraulic excavators required.
The predicted salary is between 110 - 110 $ per hour.
Mader Group is seeking an experienced Shutdown Supervisor with a strong background in hydraulic excavators and mobile plant to join our Shutdown Division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mining professional who can confidently lead major shutdown activities, coordinate trades and resources, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Working across major Bowen Basin mine sites, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of shutdown and maintenance projects on large hydraulic excavators. Mackay-based candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Role
As a Shutdown Supervisor, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of major shutdown activities, working closely with site management, supervisors, tradespeople, clients and project teams. Your strong technical background with large hydraulic excavators will be highly valued, with the role requiring someone who understands the equipment, shutdown environment and challenges associated with major component and maintenance projects. You will be responsible for ensuring shutdown activities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee major shutdown activities across Bowen Basin mine sites
- Coordinate shutdown crews, supervisors, tradespeople, contractors and support personnel
- Develop and manage shutdown plans, schedules, resource requirements and execution strategies
- Oversee maintenance and component change-out activities on large hydraulic excavators
- Provide strong technical and operational leadership throughout shutdowns
- Monitor shutdown progress and proactively address issues that may impact safety, quality or schedule
- Coordinate labour, equipment, tooling and materials to support successful project delivery
- Work closely with clients and site management to ensure shutdown requirements are understood and achieved
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate controls and corrective actions
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Mader, client and site safety requirements
- Drive a strong safety culture and maintain high standards across the shutdown team
- Contribute to continuous improvement across shutdown planning and execution
What You'll Bring
- Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting / Mobile Plant or a related discipline
- Extensive experience within Queensland coal mining, particularly the Bowen Basin
- Strong hands-on experience with large hydraulic excavators / diggers
- Proven experience supervising and coordinating major mining shutdowns
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing tradespeople, supervisors, contractors and project teams
- Strong understanding of shutdown planning, scheduling, labour coordination and project delivery
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Current S123 and G2 competencies
- Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical assessments and ongoing drug and alcohol testing
Why Join Mader Group?
- $90–$110 per hour
- Fully maintained company vehicle provided
- 7 & 7 or 5 & 2 roster options
- Ongoing shutdown and maintenance opportunities across the Bowen Basin
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Employee benefits and discounts
- Employee referral incentive program
- Service recognition rewards
- Supportive leadership team and strong safety-focused culture
- Opportunity to play a key role in delivering major mining shutdown projects
Major Shutdown Supervisor employer: Mader Group
Mader Group is an exceptional employer for Underground Diesel Fitters, offering competitive pay rates of $75–$85/hr and the flexibility to choose your own roster. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide accommodation, meals, and ongoing support from experienced underground crews, ensuring a rewarding work environment that fosters professional growth and development in the heart of Central Western NSW.
