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Partnering with Silverstone means access to tailored workforce solutions delivered with expertise, reliability, and a focus on safety. We manage every aspect of recruitment and workforce deployment, from candidate sourcing and skills verification to compliance and on-site support. Our collaborative approach ensures your projects are fully staffed with qualified personnel, enabling efficient operations and peace of mind across every stage of delivery.
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Silverstone supports clients with end-to-end workforce solutions, combining recruitment expertise, compliance knowledge, and on-site management to deliver efficient, safe, and reliable staffing for projects across mining, construction, and infrastructure.
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SMP/Sustaining Capital Superintendent
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced SMP/Sustaining Capital Superintendent to join a growing lithium operation in Western Australia. This role will lead the safe delivery of sustaining capital, debottlenecking, and process plant upgrade projects within an operational fixed plant environment.
A key focus of the role is the planning and execution of major shutdowns occurring every six weeks, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to production.
You will oversee SMP construction activities across shutdowns and sustaining capital works, managing contractors, schedules, and site coordination to deliver successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise SMP works including structural steel, piping, mechanical installation, and brownfields modifications.
- Plan and execute major shutdowns every 6 weeks, including preparation, sequencing, contractor management, and site coordination.
- Deliver sustaining capital, debottlenecking, and fixed plant upgrade projects across the operation.
- Oversee installation and maintenance activities involving conveyors, crushers, pumps, tanks, chutes, and rotating equipment.
- Manage contractor performance, safety, quality, and project delivery outcomes.
- Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and commissioning teams to minimise production impacts.
- Drive construction readiness, permit coordination, QA/QC, and schedule performance.
- Promote strong safety leadership through pre-starts, toolbox meetings, and field engagement.
About You
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking, or related discipline.
- Strong SMP construction experience within mining or minerals processing
- Proven experience managing major shutdowns in operational processing plant environments.
- Strong mechanical knowledge and structural steel experience.
- Experience delivering sustaining capital, brownfields, or process plant upgrade projects.
- Ability to lead contractors and multidisciplinary teams in FIFO environments.
- Strong understanding of shutdown planning, construction sequencing, and permit systems.
- Previous client-side supervisory experience highly regarded.
- WA Section 26 qualification and WA Driver’s Licence preferred.
What’s on Offer
- FIFO 8/6 roster ex Perth.
- $1,300 – $1,400/day + super paid on all hours.
- 6-month contract with strong extension potential.
- Opportunity to join a growing lithium operation during a major expansion phase.
- Supportive team environment and long-term project pipeline.
If you have strong shutdown leadership experience and thrive in fast-paced operational environments, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
Why Work for Silverstone
At Silverstone, we value our people as much as our projects. We offer a supportive, safety-first environment where professional growth, skills development, and career progression are a priority. By joining our team, you’ll work on challenging and rewarding projects across mining, construction, and engineering, alongside experienced professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
FAQS
At Silverstone, we pride ourselves on delivering workforce solutions that are reliable, efficient, and tailored to client and candidate needs. With a focus on safety, compliance, and practical expertise, we ensure that every engagement is managed professionally, from recruitment to on-site support. Our team works closely with clients and candidates to provide solutions that drive success for all parties.
What types of workforce solutions does Silverstone offer?
We provide tailored workforce solutions across mining, construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects, including labour hire, specialised trades, site supervisors, and project-based teams.
How does Silverstone ensure candidates are suitable for the roles?
All candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, including skills verification, compliance checks, and safety training, ensuring they meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
Can Silverstone provide staff for remote or challenging sites?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience deploying personnel to remote locations across Western Australia, ensuring reliable mobilisation, accommodation, and support for on-site operations.
Does Silverstone support ongoing workforce management?
Absolutely. We provide full workforce management services, including rostering, compliance monitoring, performance tracking, and HR support, to ensure projects run smoothly.
Why choose Silverstone for workforce solutions?
Silverstone combines industry knowledge, a strong safety culture, and client-focused processes to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant workforce solutions that meet the unique demands of each project.