Field Superintendent – Surat Basin

About the role

Wood Australia is seeking experienced Field Superintendents to lead safe and effective delivery of work in the Surat Basin, western Queensland. You will manage a diverse workforce, coordinate with maintenance and operations superintendents, and ensure reliable plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead compliance with Wood’s Safety Procedures, Code of Conduct and client site safety requirements.
• Deliver best‑practice maintenance and asset availability, and promote positive cultural change on site.
• Recruit and manage resources for maintenance and project activities.
• Develop and update site operating plans, identify productivity improvements and manage subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate work in a live brownfield processing environment with minimal disruption.

Required profile

• Relevant engineering, mechanical or electrical trade background or tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in heavy industry, preferably oil & gas, with at least 5 years in a superintendent or site leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary execution teams across civil, SMP, E&I and industrial services.
• Full work rights in Australia.

Required skills

• Mechanical, electrical, structural or construction management expertise.
• Experience in brownfield industrial environments and subcontract management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation.

What we offer

• Meaningful projects on critical energy infrastructure.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance work and life.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Culture of innovation and collaboration with industry‑leading experts.