Job Description

Location: Thornton NSW (with project travel)

About Us

MCA Engineering is a trusted leader in delivering innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. With a focus on excellence, we pride ourselves on building success through the experience, knowledge, and skills of our dedicated team. Our expertise spans mining, industrial, and construction sectors, where we’ve delivered a range of complex, challenging projects—big and small.

At MCA, we’re committed to safety, quality, environment and continual improvement, providing
our clients with industry-leading services backed by a dedicated team of professionals.

The Role

MCA Engineering is seeking an experienced hands-on SMP Supervisor with FRP experience to lead
and actively participate in civil, structural and mechanical works across mining and industrial projects.

This is a working supervisor role — you will be expected to lead from the front, actively support
your crew on the tools when required, and ensure high-quality delivery across all stages of work.

Based out of Thornton NSW, this role will require regular travel to projects across NSW and Mt Isa,
supporting both surface and underground works.

If you’re a hands-on leader who can balance supervision with practical delivery and has strong technical knowledge in FRP and SMP works — this is a great opportunity to join a respected and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside teams across SMP and FRP (form, reo & pour) scopes
• Actively participate in site works while supervising daily activities
• Coordinate daily site activities to meet project timelines and budgets
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in line with specifications
• Drive strong WHS compliance and lead by example on the tools and on site
• Oversee quality control, inspections, and reporting
• Mentor tradespeople and apprentices to build a high-performing team
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients

About You

• Trade qualified or previous hands-on industry experience
• NSW Supervisor ticket (G1, G8 or G9) or equivalent
• Strong hands-on experience across FRP, structural, mechanical and piping construction works
• Previous supervisory experience in mining, construction or heavy industry
• Underground mining experience highly regarded
• Strong leadership with a practical “lead from the front” mindset.
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Additional tickets (confined space, working at heights, operator, non slew crane) advantageous
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing

What We Offer

• Full-time role
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work across diverse and challenging projects
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Long-term career progression within a growing company

You can send your cover letter and resume through to our recruitment team recruitment@mcagroup.com.au or hit the “Apply Now” button.