Electrcial Supervisor

Vestas; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to oversee HV works across wind farm projects in Australia. The role focuses on HV switching, safety documentation, and coordination of electrical contractors and HV Authorized Persons.

You will manage HV RO duties, supervise pre-commissioning and HV commissioning, and ensure QA/QA submissions meet Vestas HV Safety Rules, while maintaining a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Electrical License.
• HV switching, earthing and safety documentation experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer (HVRO).
• Coordinate HV work of Electrical contractors and HV Authorized Persons.
• Produce switching program and execute HV switching, isolation, and earthing duties.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high voltage activities.
• Witness inspections and tests of electrical components and infrastructure.
• Prepare ITP reviews and QA packs with Subcontractors.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address technical queries.
• Supervise Electrical construction activities, pre-commissioning and HV commissioning.

Skills

Electrical license

HV systems

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As an Electrical Site Supervisor, you will serve as one of the authorized authorities overseeing ongoing projects across Australia. You will manage all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer (HVRO), coordinating HV work of Electrical contractors and HV Authorized Persons.

Key responsibilities

Manage all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer (HVRO) for coordinating the HV work of Electrical contractor and HV Authorized Persons

Produce switching program, execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks in accordance with Vestas HV Safety Rules

Facilitate a safe working environment during high voltage working

Participate in Safety in Design Reviews

Witness inspection and tests of electrical components and infrastructure (incl. FATs)

Report on progress of inspections, tests and QA/QC submissions

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical queries are addressed

Supervise the Electrical construction activities, pre-commissioning and HV Commissioning of Electrical Balance of Plant

Prepare Switching Program and HV commissioning inspection test plans for initial energization

Review Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and QA packs submitted by Subcontractors and report on site day to day progress on Electrical equipment installation, pre-commissioning and HV Commissioning

About you

Electrical License Unrestricted

Substation construction experience highly valued

MV/HV cable reticulation and transmission construction experience highly valued

Subcontractor management in site-based construction environments

Wind farm construction experience beneficial

Stakeholder negotiation with clients and contractors

Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills

Strong internal and external relationship-building skills

Ability to maintain safe and controlled operations in high-pressure environments

Advanced MS Office proficiency

About us

Vestas is the world leader in wind energy. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

A strong safety culture

Dynamic and fast-paced work environment

An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy

The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development

Global career progression prospects

Diversity and Inclusion

Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally