Introduction

Our client, a well-established and respected organisation operating within the oil & gas drilling sector, is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to take full operational ownership of their Toowoomba facility.

You will lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the facility meets and exceeds revenue targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.

What are you going to do 

  • Manage and drive production activities to achieve revenue targets, including leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee client machining tasks to relevant industrial standards
  • Lead, develop, and mentor employees across the facility
  • Take ownership of month-end processes and invoicing
  • Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and API Q1 (9th Edition) quality standards
  • Optimise equipment utilisation and uptime, reducing running costs and improving throughput
  • Maintain and enhance quality systems and WIP (work in progress) management
  • Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Deliver onsite training to machine shop and inspection staff
  • Champion all safety measures, lead site safety performance, and ensure emergency plans are in place and practised

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial position within a machining or manufacturing environment

  • Trade certification in Machining OR a demonstrable, deep understanding of machining processes
  • Proven experience within the oil & gas drilling industry
  • Familiarity with manufacturing excellence methodologies - Lean, 5S, waste elimination, visual communication
  • Experience in production planning and scheduling
  • Knowledge of machining techniques and CNC machine programming
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Strong written and verbal communication - able to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organisation

  • Systematic problem-solving skills and practical decision-making ability

What we offer 

  • Modern facilities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career Progression

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Michael Garcia: m.garcia@brunel.net

Closing: 04 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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