Construction Lead

Aggreko; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking an experienced Construction Lead (Electrical) to oversee installation, testing, and pre-commissioning for a Thermal, Solar and BESS power plant project at Eva Copper Mine near Cloncurry. This senior role demands strong leadership, safety focus, and multi-disciplinary coordination across MV/HV switchgear, transformers, and control systems.

You will coordinate with engineering teams, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards while managing

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in industrial installations and supervision, with at least 5 years in high voltage power projects.
• Proficient in reading electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with Thermal, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Valid Electrician's License.
• First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license.
• Supervisor training or equivalent (S1–S3).

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, testing, and pre-commissioning of electrical systems for Thermal, Solar and BESS projects.
• Ensure safe, compliant execution to project specifications and electrical codes.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors to milestones.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings on site.
• Integrate solar/BESS with thermal plant off-grid connection.
• Provide daily progress reports to the Construction Manager.

Skills

Reading drawings/schematics

Testing equipment procedures

Site supervision

Education

Vocational training / Supervisor training (S1-S3)

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Construction Lead (Electrical) based North Central Qld, This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Construction Lead (Electrical) to oversee all the installation, testing, and pre-commissioning activities for a combined Thermal, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Solar, Power Plant Project at the Eva Copper Mine located near Cloncurry. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with project specifications, electrical codes, and quality standards. This role is a multi-disciplinary role and requires strong leadership, technical expertise in both Thermal Generation, Solar and BESS technologies, and a commitment to project success.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project
• Competitive compensation
• Safety-focused culture
• A range of career development opportunities

What You’ll Do As Construction Lead (Electrical)

• Oversee the installation, testing, and pre-commissioning of all the construction activities, including, but not limited to, the electrical systems, including MV/HV switchgear, transformers, generators, control panels, cabling, grounding, and lighting systems for Thermal , Solar and BESS systems.
• Ensure proper integration of the Solar and BESS electrical systems with the thermal plant off grid connection.
• Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify, mitigate, and control hazards.
• Co-ordinate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project schedules and milestones.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Collaborate with the Project and engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor the quality of the installation, ensuring workmanship meets project standards and specifications.L
• Oversee pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, and support commissioning activities.
• Subcontractor Management across Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Provide daily progress reports to the Construction Manager, highlighting achievements, challenges, and resource needs.

You Are

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in Industrial Installations and supervision, with at least 5 years in high voltage power generation projects.
• Proven experience with both thermal power plant electrical systems, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Strong understanding of testing equipment and procedures
• Valid Electrician's License
• Vocational training, Supervisor training or similar (S1,2,3)
• Valid driver's license & First Aid Cert

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.