Role Responsibilities:
The position oversees the execution phase of electrical capital projects within a live power‑station environment.
Core responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and supervising on‑site contractors during construction, installation, and commissioning
- Managing day‑to‑day site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery
- Maintaining project scope, schedule, cost control, and quality standards through execution
- Preparing and updating project plans, schedules, and progress reports
- Identifying and managing risks, issues, and change throughout delivery
- Working closely with operations, HSE, and engineering teams to align work with site procedures and operational requirements
- Supporting commissioning, testing, and seamless handover to site operations
Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this environment, the role requires:
Essential:
- Electrical Engineering degree or substantial electrical construction/project delivery experience
- Demonstrated experience delivering electrical projects in heavy industry or power‑generation settings
- Proven capability supervising contractors and overseeing construction activities on a live operational site
- Strong understanding of electrical safety requirements, permit‑to‑work systems, isolations, and safe work procedures
- Capacity to be based on site in Biloela for extended periods during project execution
- Ability to manage project delivery requirements including schedule, budget, risk, and reporting
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Australian power‑station environments (experience with brownfield electrical upgrades is advantageous)
- Knowledge of project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
- Previous involvement in works such as switchboard upgrades, protection systems, DC systems, or similar electrical plant modifications
Contract Details:
Term: 6‑month contract
Extensions: High likelihood of multi‑year continuation
Location: Biloela, QLD (site based)
FIFO: Available from Brisbane for suitable candidates
Start: ASAP
