Coating Supervisors - FIFO

About us

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutins across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the opportunity

Altrad are seeking experienced Coatings Supervisors to join our core crew delivering ongoing works in Tom Price.

Working a 2:2 FIFO roster ex Perth, this is an excellent opportunity for supervisors looking for roster stability, ongoing work and the chance to secure a longer-term position on a major Rio Tinto site.

This is a hands-on frontline leadership role where you’ll lead coatings crews in the field, coordinate daily activities and ensure work is executed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You’ll be supported by an established project team while taking ownership of your crew’s safety, productivity and performance.

If you’re an experienced FIFO supervisor looking to move away from short-term shutdown work and into a consistent 2:2 roster with ongoing project work, we want to hear from you.

In this role you will:

• Lead and supervise coatings crews across maintenance activities.
• Run effective pre-starts and toolbox talks, ensuring crews understand the daily scope, priorities and risks.
• Coordinate permits, labour, equipment and resources to keep work fronts productive and minimise delays.
• Maintain a strong field presence, monitoring safety, quality, productivity and progress against plan.
• Complete and review required safety and compliance documentation, including JHAs, Take 5s and inspections.
• Manage day-to-day operational requirements including CMMS close-outs, timesheets and reporting.
• Work closely with project leadership and other disciplines to support safe and efficient execution.

About the role

Altrad are seeking experienced Coatings Supervisors to join our core crew delivering ongoing works in Tom Price.

Working a 2:2 FIFO roster ex Perth, this is an excellent opportunity for supervisors looking for roster stability, ongoing work and the chance to secure a longer-term position on a major Rio Tinto site.

This is a hands-on frontline leadership role where you’ll lead coatings crews in the field, coordinate daily activities and ensure work is executed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You’ll be supported by an established project team while taking ownership of your crew’s safety, productivity and performance.

If you’re an experienced FIFO supervisor looking to move away from short-term shutdown work and into a consistent 2:2 roster with ongoing project work, we want to hear from you.

In this role you will:

• Lead and supervise coatings crews across maintenance activities.
• Run effective pre-starts and toolbox talks, ensuring crews understand the daily scope, priorities and risks.
• Coordinate permits, labour, equipment and resources to keep work fronts productive and minimise delays.
• Maintain a strong field presence, monitoring safety, quality, productivity and progress against plan.
• Complete and review required safety and compliance documentation, including JHAs, Take 5s and inspections.
• Manage day-to-day operational requirements including CMMS close-outs, timesheets and reporting.
• Work closely with project leadership and other disciplines to support safe and efficient execution.

About you

You’re an experienced Coatings Supervisor who is comfortable leading crews in a FIFO environment and understands what it takes to keep work fronts safe, productive and on schedule.

• Trade qualification in Painting/Coatings with demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Strong frontline leadership experience managing and motivating site-based crews.
• S26 certification.
• Maintenance or major resources project experience.
• Previous Rio Tinto experience highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of safety, risk management and site compliance requirements.
• Able to work a 2:2 FIFO roster ex Perth and commit to ongoing project work.

Why join Altrad?

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.
• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.
• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.
• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.
• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.
• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make Your Impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation,  it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered