Service Stream’s Utilities division are currently seeking a Field Supervisor (Mechanical) to join our growing company. Our Field Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination, supervision and quality control of field crews (including contractors), coordinates complex maintenance programs and monitors KPI performance, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Nature of position:              Permanent, Full Time

Location:                               Coburg, VIC

Reporting Line:                    Operations Manager (M&E)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical and sewer maintenance field crews and contractors across maintenance and project activities
• Ensure effective supervision of Apprentice’s
• Oversee the planning, prioritisation & supervision of preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance activities across the operational area & resources within the works management system 
• Monitor, manage and coordinate works to ensure compliance with contract KPI’s and implementing corrective actions to address non compliance 
• Maintain compliance with training requirements by coordinating the training of all staff and sub- contractors per training matrix with support from Operations Manager 
• Lead, direct and coordinate the activities of field staff and sub contractors 
• Review and approve timesheets to ensure accurate capture of applicable hours against work orders
• Set and manage performance, safety and conduct expectations 
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and of a high quality consistent with relevant WHS policies, procedures & retail standards, with proper risk assessments, permits and environmental controls in place 
• Liaise with the client and its customers to appropriately manage the client’s network, plant and community expectations 
• Ensure field staff and activities are compliant with Public Authority requirements for provision of services to the network and working in public areas 
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices, asset condition management and operational efficiency 

About You

• Trade qualified (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous water industry experience (desirable)
• Previous experience managing operational performance & targets
• Flexible approach and well developed contract management skills
• Strong client focus and ability to negotiate with the client

Successful applicants must obtain and maintain a satisfactory critical infrastructure background check in accordance with AusCheck requirements (mandatory)

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies. 

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