Electrical Installation Supervisor

Blackbook Recruitment; Mornington; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Supervisor for a 6-12 month contract in the Mornington Area. The role oversees electrical installation works across capital projects within a heavy manufacturing environment, including new process line equipment and upgrades to electrical, automation and control systems.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of onsite electrical installation activities, coordinate contractors, manage safety and quality,

Qualifications

• Experience supervising electrical installation in industrial/heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to coordinate onsite contractors and installation activities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety systems and risk assessments.
• Ability to interpret electrical/control drawings and contribute to design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation works across capital projects.
• Coordinate and manage onsite electrical contractors.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specs, tender docs.
• Prepare JSA and SWMS; lead toolbox meetings.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget adherence.
• Assist commissioning and mark up as-built drawings.

Skills

Electrical background

Contractor coordination

Electrical safety systems

JSA/SWMS docs

Design review input

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Installation Project

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

Mornington Area

Join an Industrial Manufacturing business as an Electrical Project Installation Supervisor!

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.

Contract Details

• 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.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Electrical Installation Supervisor looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.