Title: Shutdown Manager
About us
Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.
The next step in your career starts here…
- Competitive salary + sales incentive scheme
- Varied, high-impact shutdown projects across WA and offshore
- Visibility of travel requirements months in advance
- Opportunity to work closely with customers on complex, large-scale shutdowns
As a Shutdown Manager at Coates, you will lead the operational delivery and compliance of shutdown projects across the West Business Unit.
With a strong focus on safety, customer outcomes and commercial performance, you will oversee the provision of professional, reliable and efficient shutdown products and services, maximising sales and profitability through effective team leadership.
While the role does involve working away during shutdowns travel is typically known well in advance allowing for effective planning.
You’ll enjoy variety in your role including:
- Partnering with Sales and Industrial Solutions teams to scope, price and deliver shutdown work
- Managing quotations, contracts and commercial outcomes for shutdown projects
- Leading shutdown planning and execution on site, including mobilisation and demobilisation
- Coordinating the delivery of equipment, services and resources to meet shutdown scope, volume and timelines
- Leading and developing employees and subcontractors to deliver safe, efficient shutdown outcomes
- Managing financial performance, costs and resources across shutdown activities
- Building strong customer relationships by understanding shutdown needs and delivering to plan
What you’ll get in return
We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
- Development and career progression pathways
- Flexible working options available—let’s discuss what works best for you
- Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
What you will bring to the role
- Experience in operational and/or sales management
- Experience running a workshop, leading a mechanical trade team, or supervising field service staff
- Strong shutdown and project management capability, delivering work safely, on time and within budget
- Demonstrated leadership of diverse operational workforces in high‑risk environments
- A proven track record of driving safety improvement outcomes
- Background in industrial maintenance or shutdowns (mining, petrochemical or manufacturing preferred)
- Strong commercial acumen, including business development and P&L responsibility
Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.
We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.
But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.
Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.