Electrical Installation Supervisor

Blackbook Executive; Mornington; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking an Electrical Installation Supervisor for the Mornington area on a 6-12 month contract with potential for extension. You will oversee onsite electrical installation activities across capital projects in a heavy manufacturing environment, coordinating contractors and ensuring safety, quality and project delivery.

You will manage scopes of work, technical specs, JSA/SWMS, and participate in hazard assessments, with reporting to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Electrical installation supervision experience in industrial/heavy manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating onsite contractors and installation activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety systems, risk assessments, JSA/SWMS docs, and safe systems of work.
• Experience developing scopes of work, installation documentation and QA requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical/control drawings and contribute to constructability reviews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works across capital projects and equipment.
• Oversee installation of control and network cabling, LV/HV cabling, and supports.
• Coordinate and manage onsite electrical contractors, ensuring safety and schedule alignment.
• Develop and review scopes of work, tech specs, tender docs and installation packages.
• Prepare JSA and SWMS, participate in hazard/risk assessments, lead toolbox talks.
• Implement and monitor safety controls and safe work practices.
• Contribute to design reviews focusing on constructability and installability.
• Manage site instructions, variations and installation documentation.
• Develop, review and sign off QA activities for equipment installation.
• Mark up as-built drawings and assist commissioning of systems.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards, statutory requirements, and budgets.

Skills

Electrical installation supervision

Contractor coordination

Electrical safety

QA documentation

Hazard & risk assessments

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Electrical engineering/trade background

Job description

Electrical Installation Project

6-12 Month Contract (high possibility of long-term extension)

Mornington Area

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Supervisor to oversee electrical installation works across capital projects within a heavy manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Electrical Installation Supervisor to join a multidisciplinary project team delivering capital projects across a large manufacturing site. The projects will involve new process line equipment and upgrades to existing electrical, automation and control systems.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of onsite electrical installation activities, coordinating contractors, managing safety and quality requirements, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works across a range of capital projects, including electrical distribution equipment, automation systems, drives and communications networks.
• Oversee the installation of control and network cabling, LV and HV cabling, and associated cable support structures.
• Coordinate and manage onsite electrical contractors, ensuring works are completed safely and in line with project requirements.
• Develop and review scopes of work, technical specifications, tender documentation and installation packages.
• Prepare and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), participate in hazard and risk assessments, and lead onsite toolbox meetings.
• Implement and monitor safety controls and safe work systems throughout installation activities.
• Contribute to electrical and control system design reviews, with a focus on constructability and practical installation requirements.
• Manage site instructions, variations and installation documentation.
• Develop, review and sign off quality assurance (QA) activities associated with equipment installation.
• Mark up as-built drawings and assist with the commissioning of equipment and process systems.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards, statutory requirements, project schedules and budgets.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• An electrical engineering or electrical trade background.
• Demonstrated experience supervising electrical installation works within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating onsite contractors and managing installation activities.
• A strong understanding of electrical safety systems, risk assessments, JSA/SWMS documentation and safe systems of work.
• Experience developing scopes of work, installation documentation and QA requirements.
• The ability to interpret electrical and control system drawings and contribute to design reviews from a constructability perspective.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with project managers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving, with a focus on safety, quality and project delivery.
• Initial 6–12+ month contract.
• Heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to a range of capital projects.
• Hands‑on involvement in electrical installation, contractor management and commissioning.
• Work within a multidisciplinary project team, reporting directly to the Project Manager.