Mechanical Engineering Superintendent

This is a site‑based leadership position at Callide Power Station, offering the opportunity to shape the performance and longevity of critical unit plant assets in a complex operating environment. As Mechanical Engineering Superintendent – Unit Plant (Boiler and Turbine Plant), you will support the Manager Engineering by leading a high‑performing mechanical engineering team, providing technical authority and direction to ensure assets are operated and maintained safely, reliably and cost‑effectively.

This role is ideal for a seasoned mechanical engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, asset strategy and operational delivery. You’ll influence outcomes that matter - improving plant availability, strengthening asset integrity, driving whole‑of‑life performance and embedding a strong safety and engineering culture. Working closely with operations, maintenance and project teams, you’ll play a key role in capital delivery, plant change and regulatory compliance across the site.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead, coach and develop the Mechanical Engineering – Unit Plant team, including supervision of non‑RPEQ engineers.
• Provide technical authority and oversight for unit plant assets to ensure safety, reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Plan, prioritise and manage engineering work programs, resources and budgets aligned to site and operational needs.
• Identify, assess and mitigate key mechanical and asset‑related risks, ensuring critical controls remain effective.
• Ensure statutory, legislative and regulatory compliance for assigned plant and equipment.
• Drive improvements in plant performance, availability and cost‑effectiveness through robust engineering solutions.
• Develop and implement maintenance and engineering strategies using reliability‑centred maintenance principles.
• Scope, direct and manage external engineering service providers and specialist contractors.
• Lead and manage plant change processes, ensuring governance, documentation and records management requirements are met.
• Initiate, sponsor and deliver engineering projects aligned to asset management and plant improvement strategies.
• Contribute to investigations, performance reporting and technical forums as required.
• From time to time, act in the role of Manager Engineering.

What's in it for you?

• Housing Benefits – salary sacrifice options for both owner and rental arrangements.
• Full relocation assistance.
• 12 weeks temporary accommodation.
• Holiday Travel Scheme – up to 3,134 per annum. CS Energy reimburses cost of holiday meals, accommodation and travel.
• Education Assistance for professional development within field of employment.
• Salary packaging – novated lease and Health Cover Partners - Bupa and Medibank.
• Attraction and retention allowance of $4 per hour (in addition to base salary)
• Annual incentive payment of up to $4,713.91.
• Generous income protection policy.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualifications.
• RPEQ certification.
• Extensive experience (10–15+ years) within thermal power generation (highly desirable) or a comparable heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Asset Management principles, including equipment strategy development, business risk management, root cause analysis (RCA), and plant modifications.
• Proven knowledge of key processes, including plant modification, enterprise risk management, whole-of-life asset planning, capital budget development, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated capability in project and cost management, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Experience leading teams or work groups, with a focus on delivering outcomes and fostering collaboration.

ABOUT US

CS Energy is a Queensland energy company that has more than 500 employees, operates two power stations and has a trading portfolio of 3,535 megawatts. CS Energy's core business is the generation and sale of electricity in the National Electricity Market, dispatching 30 per cent of Queensland's electricity output.

CS Energy is proud to foster an environment that builds respect, promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be supplied to those who require additional support.

Callide Power Station is located within the vibrant community of Biloela. The relaxed central Queensland lifestyle is popular with families and singles alike, and the region boasts several schools, sporting clubs and a strong community spirit. CS Energy offers a range of benefits for regional employees including relocation assistance, education assistance, holiday travel scheme and housing assistance.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant may be required to complete a number of background checks including; reference checks, pre employment medical, national police checks, right to work eligibility, verification of qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

Job Closing Date: 22nd August 2026.