UGL are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead, coordinate and oversee the execution of a major LNG Turnaround at Wheatstone. The role serves as the primary company focal point for all activities, ensuring alignment between contractors, engineering, operations and project stakeholders.
The position will support pre-TAR planning and readiness activities, transitioning directly into site-based execution in October 2026, where you will lead multi-discipline delivery within a live operating environment.
Perth based with ad hoc site visits during pre-TAR phase
Site-based during event execution
5 Months
Key Responsibilities:
Oversight of UGL Operations
Enforce policies, procedures, and standards.
Act as the focal point for operations, resolving issues and guiding contractors/teams.
Manage resources (manpower, materials, and scheduling).
Oversee onsite contractors for safe, efficient, and compliant delivery.
Provide leadership across multi-discipline teams including ICE, SMP, lifting and hot works
SIMOPS & Live-Plant Execution
Coordinate daily SIMOPS for safe integration with live plant operations
Act as the UGL/client interface for PTW, isolations, permits, and execution sequencing
Manage interfaces, constraints, and hazard mitigation in a high-risk environment
Contractor Oversight & Field Supervision
Monitor contractor compliance with plans, safety, quality, and schedule.
Conduct inspections, prestart meetings, toolbox talks, and verify site readiness.
Ensure contractor accountability for progress, performance, and productivity.
Drive job pack execution, readiness activities, and mobilisation alignment
Safety Leadership
Champion strong safety leadership aligned with client and UGL systems
Ensure compliance with PTW, JHAs, lift studies, and SIMOPS requirements.
Lead visible safety engagements and behavioural-based observations.
Quality, Technical Assurance & Compliance
Approve ITPs, method statements, and execution documentation
Ensure QA/QC compliance and completion of required records
Resolve technical queries, deviations, and execution issues in real time
Coordination, Planning & Reporting
Act as central coordinator across all disciplines and stakeholders
Support planning, sequencing, and readiness activities during pre-TAR phase
Maintain schedule integrity through effective coordination of permits, access, and interfaces
Provide clear daily reporting, progress tracking, and issue resolution
Compliance, Safety & Reporting
Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Conduct audits and inspections; promote a strong safety culture.
Deliver progress reporting and risk updates to stakeholders and leadership
About you
10+ years’ experience in senior supervisory or superintendent roles
Extensive experience in LNG, gas plant, petrochemical or heavy industrial turnarounds (TAR)
Strong capability overseeing contractors in brownfield, live operating environments
Proven experience leading multi-discipline execution teams
Strong understanding of SIMOPS, PTW, isolations, and permit systems
Ability to deliver in high-pressure, time-critical turnaround environments
High-level communication and leadership capability
Construction White Card and valid driver’s licence
Highly regarded:
Previous experience within major LNG turnaround environments
Experience working within highly structured client systems and processes
Relevant high-risk work and supervision certifications
What we offer
Opportunity to lead execution on a major turnaround within a tier-one asset environment
Exposure to complex, high-consequence live plant operations
Supportive, high-performance culture with strong organisational backing
Opportunity to contribute to a critical execution phase with direct impact on delivery outcomes
Attractive remuneration and benefits
A culture that values diversity and innovation
What makes you right for UGL
Genuine concern for safety
Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
Understanding success and value are realised when everyone plays a part
About us
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defense markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
If you are confident, you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now.
Reference: 267619