Supervisor - Civil/Earthworks

at  Bechtel

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Are you looking to make your mark with a world class, high-impact project?
Keen to join an experienced and highly respected team? Want to contribute to significant environmental and cultural heritage values?
Then the Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ranger rehabilitation project is what you’re looking for! After more than 35 years operating as a successful uranium mine, the Ranger Project is entering its rehabilitation stage and offers an exciting opportunity for you to make a positive impact on the environment. ERA has engaged the global engineering firm, Bechtel, to support ERA as Delivery Partner for ongoing study work. Bechtel will be working alongside ERA and major stakeholder Rio Tinto to restore the land to the status of its surrounding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. A collaborative project, this project will be developed in consultation with the Mirarr Traditional Owners and will benefit the Jabiru community.
Located 8 km east of Jabiru and 260 km south-east of Darwin, the Ranger Project will lead the way in the fast-growing area of mining closures. This is your opportunity to join an established team, develop as a professional, and work in partnership with our client – contributing to a long-term commitment to people, communities and the environment. Please note a formal offer to the successful candidate of this site-based FIFO (fly in fly out) position will be contingent upon passing a stringent medical examination. Interested to learn more? Visit: https://www.riotinto.com/Operations/australia/era and https://www.energyres.com.au/

JOB SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Civil/Earthworks Supervisor to join Bechtel’s Mining & Metals ERA Project team on a FIFO assignment based out of Jabiru, Northern Territory. Your role will involve overseeing contractors, undertaking Geotextile installation, civil, bulk excavation and fill, and related activities within Pit 3 and surrounds. This is a fly in/fly out roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off) out of Darwin - with a project supplied bus to the Jabiru work site, and camp accommodation provided. Supervising and directing the civil contractors and subcontractors, and other workers assigned to your area, you will be responsible for the daily management of construction, site administration, and undertaking overview and control of all safety, quality, progress, schedule and cost controls.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized, relevant technical degree or certification, and/or extensive, demonstrated work experience in construction field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience in civil/earthworks essential and experience in cross supervision highly advantageous.
• Extensive experience in construction of large projects, and able to undertake and administer small to medium capital projects.
• Knowledge of close client secondment interaction, EPCM contract Management, and the Contractor(s) and their subcontractor’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction technologies & supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and to a Zero Accident safety program or similar.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be computer-literate (e.g. Word, Excel and database applications).
• Demonstrated strong organizational and customer relationship skills.
  Offers of employment will be conditional upon successful completion of a medical examination (including but not limited to a functional exam and drug and alcohol testing).
  Please note right to work within Australia without employer sponsorship is required for this role.

• Provide leadership for safety on the project. This includes safety orientation, preparation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Inspect the site for any unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Supervise and direct contractor(s) in a supervisor capacity within the civil and earthworks disciplines, and other areas and disciplines as required.
• Ensure the most current design documents are provided to subcontractors to complete work, and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation
• Monitor the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labour and maintaining the three-week look ahead schedule for labour and equipment.
• Responsible for implementing project policies, procedures and instructions within
• Provide input to the preparation of the look ahead schedule and budget control with assistance from Project Controls.
• Provide input to quantity tracking application and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
• Liaise, engage and communicate effectively with the Traditional Owners.