Electrical Leading Hand - Major WA Wind Farm Projects

GENUS INFRASTRUCTURE PTY LTD; Badgingarra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and inclusive culture

Diversity Health and Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Genus Infrastructure (GNI) is seeking experienced Electrical Leading Hands to join our team on major renewable energy infrastructure projects across Western Australia, including the Waddi Wind Farm and Parron Wind Farm. Mobilisation is scheduled for January 2027, with works extending through December 2027 and ongoing opportunities on future transmission projects.

On offer is a 2:1 roster with 12-hour door-to-door shifts and DIDO arrangements, providing the chance to contribute to Australia’s

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Electrical Leading Hand or Senior Electrician.
• Current unrestricted WA Electrical Licence.
• Current CPR/LVR certification.
• Construction White Card.
• Strong background in transmission, substations, renewable energy, mining, construction or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in brownfields or live plant environments highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive productivity on site.
• Strong understanding of safety systems, procedures and permit requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Current Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical crews on site.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities and manage work fronts.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Mentor and support electricians and apprentices.
• Liaise with Supervisors, Engineers and project stakeholders.
• Promote and contribute to a positive safety culture and team environment.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Team leadership

On-site supervision

Safety management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

WA Electrical Licence

CPR/LVR certification

White Card

Job description

Electrical Leading Hand - Major WA Wind Farm Projects

Genus Infrastructure (GNI) is seeking experienced Electrical Leading Hands to join our team on major renewable energy infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

We have upcoming opportunities commencing in January 2027 on both the Waddi Wind Farm and Parron Wind Farm projects, supporting the delivery of critical transmission and substation infrastructure connecting renewable energy generation into the Western Power network.

With project works extending through to December 2027 and a growing pipeline of future customer connection projects, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced leaders looking to contribute to Australia's energy transition while securing long-term project work.

Current Project Opportunities

Waddi Wind Farm

• Mobilisation commencing: 4 January 2027
• Located approximately 1.5 hours from Perth

Parron Wind Farm

• Mobilisation commencing: 18 January 2027
• Located near Badgingarra, WA

Roster & Conditions

• 2:1 roster
• 12-hour door-to-door shifts
• DIDO arrangements provided
• Ongoing opportunities across future GNI transmission and renewable energy projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical crews on site
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements
• Coordinate daily activities and manage work fronts
• Assist with planning, scheduling and resource allocation
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control
• Mentor and support electricians and apprentices
• Liaise with Supervisors, Engineers and project stakeholders
• Promote and contribute to a positive safety culture and team environment

About You

• Proven experience as an Electrical Leading Hand or Senior Electrician
• Current unrestricted WA Electrical Licence
• Current CPR/LVR certification
• Construction White Card
• Strong background in transmission, substations, renewable energy, mining, construction or heavy industrial projects
• Experience working within brownfields or live plant environments highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive productivity on site
• Strong understanding of safety systems, procedures and permit requirements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Current Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

• HV Substation construction experience
• Transmission line experience
• High Voltage Switching qualifications
• Renewable energy project experience
• Working at Heights
• EWP and High Risk Work Licences

Why Join Genus?

• Secure long-term work on major renewable energy projects
• Be part of Australia's energy transition
• Career progression across the wider Genus Group
• Employee benefits including novated leasing, salary sacrifice and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Strong safety culture and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to move onto future transmission, substation and renewable projects nationally

Think Safe. Work Safe. Home Safe. GenusPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.

Engineering & Project Management Services 1,001-5,000 employees

GenusPlus Group is an end to end service provider for essential power and communications infrastructure.

We provide an integrated service delivered through key complementary businesses to our clients in the resources, power, utilities and communications sectors across Australia.

Built on a bedrock of three generations of accumulated family expertise, today the GenusPlus Group is a leading ASX-listed provider of critical infrastructure services to a blue-chip client base.

We cover the full project life-cycle, from design and engineering to commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning of power & communications infrastructure assets.

GenusPlus Group is an end to end service provider for essential power and communications infrastructure.

We provide an integrated service delivered through key complementary businesses to our clients in the resources, power, utilities and communications sectors across Australia.

Built on a bedrock of three generations of accumulated family expertise, today the GenusPlus Group is a leading ASX-listed provider of critical infrastructure services to a blue-chip client base.

We cover the full project life-cycle, from design and engineering to commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning of power & communications infrastructure assets.

Perks and benefits Supportive and inclusive company culture Diversity Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Learning & Development

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