Site Manager – Power Station Outages & Execution

Location: QLD,NSW or VIC
Industry: Power Generation / Heavy Industrial / Energy
Type: Permanent or Contract (Flexible)
Salary/Rate: Negotiable based on experience

Lead the delivery of complex, high-priority industrial shutdowns and outages across power stations and heavy process infrastructure. You'll be the key point of contact for clients, managing project execution from scope to delivery, ensuring safe, on-time, and in-scope results.

This is a critical leadership role requiring strong technical foundations, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end project execution skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Take full ownership of complex projects in power generation and heavy industry, often with high corporate visibility

Lead shutdowns and major outages from planning through to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met

Facilitate detailed scope development, resourcing, risk assessments, and execution plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and clients

Represent the business during all phases of the project – liaising with clients, site teams, vendors, and subcontractors

Conduct planning sessions with suppliers and service providers to align expectations, define deliverables, and manage performance

Provide expertise in execution methodology, risk management, site logistics, and work-pack preparation

Oversee project controls including cost tracking, KPI monitoring, reporting, and schedule integrity

Present regular updates to senior management on project progress, risks, and outcomes

Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience leading large-scale industrial projects, shutdowns or outages in sectors such as power generation, mining, oil & gas, or processing

Strong technical understanding of equipment and systems such as boilers, turbines, HRSGs, or large rotating plant

Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycle: planning, execution, contractor management, and project close-out

Exceptional client engagement and relationship management skills – you can lead conversations on scope, strategy, and outcomes

Strong understanding of risk mitigation, resource planning, and cost control

Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams in live industrial environments

Proficient in project management systems – Primavera P6 highly regarded

Trade background or tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or related field preferred

Desirable Experience:

Previous work in complex live-site environments, such as coal or gas-fired power stations, energy infrastructure, or large-scale process plants

Exposure to asset shutdown planning, constructability assessments, and execution strategy development

Familiarity with contracts such as lump sum, T&M, and NTE, and change management processes

Experience in setting up local project offices, onboarding teams, and coordinating with internal operations, safety, and procurement teams

Why Apply?

Join a high-performing team delivering critical infrastructure projects across Australia

Be part of a business that values technical depth, execution excellence, and client success

Work on long-term opportunities with flexibility for contract or permanent engagement

Attractive remuneration and strong project pipeline across QLD, NSW, and WA

Apply now to register your interest or reach out for a confidential discussion.