Mechanical Superintendent

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose of the Role
The Mechanical Superintendent provides overall leadership for mechanical construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution that aligns with Worley’s purpose of delivering a more sustainable world. This role oversees mechanical forepeople and trade crews, guiding daily operations and long-range planning to support projects that balance current customer needs with future-focused sustainability goals. Through consistent leadership, technical expertise, and clear communication, the Mechanical Superintendent helps ensure that mechanical systems and installations contribute to long-term asset integrity and responsible project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
• Leads and directs mechanical forepeople and mechanical trade crews, creating a safe, productive, and collaborative site environment in support of Worley’s commitment to delivering sustainable change.
• Oversees workface planning, scheduling, and coordination of mechanical activities to ensure smooth integration with other project disciplines and seamless progression through construction phases.
• Ensures all mechanical work adheres to HSE expectations, reinforcing Worley’s promise to support responsible and well-managed project outcomes.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and developmental support to apprentices and experienced mechanical personnel, strengthening the long-term capability of the mechanical workforce.
• Monitors cost performance, workforce efficiency, material usage, and quality control of mechanical installations, supporting reliable and value-driven delivery.
• Applies company labor-relations practices fairly and consistently within the mechanical discipline to maintain stability and alignment across site operations.
• Identifies and resolves conflicts related to mechanical work, communicating clearly with project leadership and construction management to maintain alignment and avoid disruptions.
• Provides technical direction and oversight on mechanical methods, installation standards, and troubleshooting to ensure quality and compliance with project and industry requirements.
• Utilizes advanced understanding of mechanical systems, processes, and tools to guide trade crews and contribute to the development or implementation of improved practices and innovations. 

Qualifications / Skillset
• Extensive experience in the mechanical trade with demonstrated progression into supervisory or superintendent-level leadership.
• Journey-level certification or equivalent mechanical credentials when required by regional or project standards.
• Strong ability to plan, allocate, and adjust mechanical manpower and resources to meet evolving schedule priorities while maintaining safe and productive operations.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems, installation techniques, equipment, and trade-related digital tools, with the ability to mentor others and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, guide, and motivate teams while positively resolving conflict.
• Demonstrated alignment with Worley’s sustainability values through safe work practices, quality-focused mechanical execution, and support for long-term asset viability.
• Ability to work with broad project objectives and exercise independent technical judgment while ensuring adherence to company policies and project expectations.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.