ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION SUPERVISOR

Minimum Requirements

• Red Seal Electrical Artisan qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in electrical and instrumentation construction.
• Proven experience working on industrial, mining, processing plant or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising electrical and instrumentation contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Practical experience in electrical testing, instrumentation calibration and commissioning activities.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and instrumentation installation practices, technical drawings, cable schedules, termination diagrams and loop diagrams.
• Good understanding of electrical testing, commissioning, energisation, permit-to-work systems, lock-out/tag-out and electrical isolation procedures.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical, occupational health and safety regulations.

• Supervise and coordinate electrical and instrumentation contractors and daily site activities.
• Oversee the installation of battery energy storage systems and associated electrical equipment, including inverters, transformers, switchgear and distribution boards.
• Supervise the installation of cable trays, conduits, cabling, glands, terminations, earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems.
• Oversee instrumentation installations, control panels, sensors, field devices, communication networks and protection and control systems.
• Ensure all installations comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements and quality requirements.
• Promote and enforce compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate risk assessments, toolbox talks, permits to work and electrical isolation procedures.
• Ensure safe working practices around electrical equipment and battery energy storage systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor contractor performance, workmanship and equipment compliance.
• Supervise electrical testing, instrument calibration, loop checks and functional testing.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and commissioning activities with engineering, quality and commissioning teams.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, resources and project schedules.
• Identify technical challenges, construction delays and project risks, implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage punch lists, non-conformances and outstanding quality-related issues.
• Verify as-built drawings, test packs, inspection records and handover documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports and commissioning documentation.
• Support mechanical completion, energisation, commissioning and final project handover.

• Additional qualification in Instrumentation.
• Supervisory or Project Management qualification.
• Previous experience on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction projects.
• Experience with inverters, transformers, electrical protection systems and industrial control systems.

• Strong leadership, supervision and contractor management skills.
• Excellent safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Effective planning, organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability and commitment to quality.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a specialised energy infrastructure project while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and technical excellence.