Introduction

Brunel International is seeking an experienced SMP Superintendent FIFO to Papua New Guinea to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing critical construction activities within the Processing Plant scope, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Seeking motivated leader with a strong background in construction supervision and project management, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a major mining infrastructure project.

What are you going to do 

Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, the SMP Superintendent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all construction activities related to the SMP scope. This includes managing the contractor's work across two key stages:

- Stage 1: New ball mill conveyors, new crusher installation

- Stage 2: New flotation plant, concentrate handling facilities including a concentrate storage shed and shiploader

The role requires leading an owners' team comprising supervisors and engineers to ensure seamless project execution, adherence to schedule, and compliance with quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving project progress and maintaining effective communication across all stakeholders.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Superintendent or similar leadership role within the mining or heavy industrial construction sector
  • Strong knowledge of Processing Plant construction, including ball mill conveyors, crushers, flotation plants, and concentrate handling systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams of supervisors and engineers
  • Experience working FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out), preferably in Papua New Guinea or similar remote locations
  • Excellent planning, coordination, and organisational skills
  • Commitment to safety standards and quality control
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with contractors and clients
  • Relevant trade or engineering qualifications and construction management certifications are highly regarded
  • Ability to adapt to challenging environments and work under pressure

What we offer 

Brunel International offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, alongside comprehensive benefits including FIFO roster arrangements to Papua New Guinea. You will join a supportive and professional team dedicated to delivering world-class projects in the mining sector. This position provides a unique opportunity to advance your career while working on high-profile infrastructure developments in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Closing: 02 August 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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