Design & Technical Services / Engineering Manager

Position Information

• Ref #: 300052765
• Region: Chinchilla, QLD
• Classification: Management
• Date Posted: 06-Aug-2026

Description & Requirements

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Design & Technical Services / Engineering Manager to lead the engineering, design and technical services function for a major power generation facility. Operating on a 2:1 FIFO roster, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power plant through strong technical leadership, engineering governance and strategic asset management.

This position is responsible for overseeing design, engineering delivery, technical assurance, plant modifications, reliability improvement initiatives and compliance activities, while leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the long-term performance and sustainability of a critical energy asset.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

• 2:1 FIFO roster with attractive site uplifts and project completion bonuses
• Lead the engineering and technical strategy for a large-scale power generation facility.
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Work within a collaborative, safety-focused culture committed to operational excellence and innovation.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and manage the Design & Technical Services and Engineering team, providing technical direction and engineering governance across the power plant.
• Ensure the safe, reliable and efficient performance of plant assets through effective engineering, maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Oversee engineering design reviews, plant modifications, technical investigations and asset improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams, ensuring plant performance and availability targets are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, engineering specifications and company procedures.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets and priorities to support operational and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency and asset performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in power generation, oil & gas, energy, utilities, heavy industrial or process plant environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and technical services teams.
• Strong understanding of asset management, plant reliability, maintenance strategies and engineering risk management.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing engineering design, technical governance and plant modification projects.
• Sound knowledge of Australian engineering standards, safety regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance outcomes.

Life at Monadelphous There’s lots to get involved in, celebratory or cultural events and so much more. We work hard to make Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Apply now to get started. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.