Hydraulic Centre - Workshop Supervisor

• Lead hydraulic repairs, rebuilds and testing.
• Lead a skilled hydraulic workshop team.
• Combine practical work with technical support.

About Us

NEPEAN Longwall, a division of Australian owned NEPEAN Group, specialises in the design, engineering, integration and support of longwall mining equipment and systems for Australia’s underground coal industry. 

With specialist workshops in Mackay, Queensland and Rutherford, New South Wales, we combine local technical expertise with a global network of partners to deliver equipment solutions, overhauls, refurbishment and ongoing life cycle support. 

Working closely with our customers, we focus on safety, reliability and performance to meet the demanding requirements of longwall mining operations.

The opportunity

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a Hydraulic Cylinder Workshop Supervisor for our workshop located in Paget, Mackay. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will coordinate daily hydraulic cylinder workshop activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is not a desk-only supervisory position. You will work alongside the team and step into critical workshop roles when required, while maintaining responsibility for assessment, reporting, technical support and day-to-day coordination.

Your key responsibilities

• Supervise a planned team of 8–10 people within the hydraulic cylinder discipline, comprising laser cladding operators, machinists, hydraulic fitters and trade assistants.
• Take a hands-on approach, stepping into critical workshop roles as required alongside your assessment, reporting and technical support responsibilities.
• Plan daily workloads, allocate tasks and coordinate resources to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Lead hydraulic cylinder assessment, repair, rebuild and testing activities, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Support fault diagnosis, identify root causes and provide practical technical guidance to the team and Project Coordinators.
• Mentor team members, support skills development and promote accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety focus, including compliance with WHS requirements, safe isolation and hydraulic pressure-testing procedures.
• Oversee the correct use and maintenance of workshop tools, lifting equipment and hydraulic test equipment.
• Ensure quality checks, job documentation and ERP/work management records are accurate and complete.
• Monitor labour utilisation, budgets and resource allocation, and provide progress updates and technical reports to the Workshop Manager.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, customers and contractors, and contribute to project planning and costing.

About you

You bring practical hydraulic experience, a commitment to safe, quality workmanship and the ability to lead from the front. 

Your background will include:

• An Australian Trade Certificate in Fitting, Diesel Fitting, Mechanical Trades or an equivalent discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in hydraulic system maintenance, rebuilds and testing, with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Previous supervisory experience in a workshop or heavy industry environment highly preferred.
• Exposure to underground coal mining equipment, advantageous.
• The ability to guide and develop a workshop team while remaining actively involved in practical work.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and a clear focus on safety and quality.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and ERP/work management systems.

Apply now

Ready to combine your hydraulic expertise with hands-on workshop leadership? Click Apply and submit your resume outlining your relevant trade, hydraulic and leadership experience.

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.