Electrical Leading Hand - Mining / Power Infrastructure

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime allowances

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Seek an experienced Electrical Leading Hand for mining and power infrastructure projects in Queensland. You will coordinate a crew, perform hands-on electrical work, and ensure safety, quality and project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring an Australian Electrical Trade Qualification, current electrical licence, and proven leadership in mining or heavy industrial settings. You will mentor apprentices and liaise with project managers and clients on site.

Qualifications

• Must hold Australian Electrical Trade Qualification and current electrical licence.
• Experience leading a crew on mining/power projects.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Safe work practices and risk management knowledge.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence and regional roster flexibility.
• Exposure to HV electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electricians and site personnel.
• Hands-on electrical installation and project delivery.
• Plan daily activities, labor, materials and equipment.
• Allocate work and manage site priorities.
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and safety discussions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety and quality standards.
• Mentor tradespeople and apprentices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and operational issues.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, customers and other contractors.
• Monitor progress, productivity and resource needs.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Maintain high safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Crew leadership

Electrical installation

Planning

Safety management

Fault finding

Stakeholder communication

Driver's license

HV systems experience

Electrical licence

Education

Australian Electrical Trade Qualification

Job description

Electrical Leading Hand - Mining / Power Infrastructure

An established electrical engineering and project business is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Leading Hand to join its Queensland project team.

The projects will be working across major mining and power infrastructure, with ongoing opportunities across the company's broader project portfolio. This role would suit an experienced electrician who is comfortable leading a crew while remaining hands-on, and who enjoys project-based work within mining and heavy industrial environments.

The role: Working closely with the Project Manager and site leadership team, you will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day electrical activities and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to project requirements.

• Leading and coordinating electricians and site personnel


• Remaining hands-on with electrical installation and project works


• Planning daily work activities, labour, materials and equipment


• Allocating work and coordinating site priorities


• Running pre-starts, toolbox talks and safety discussions


• Ensuring works comply with electrical, safety and quality requirements


• Supporting and mentoring tradespeople and apprentices


• Troubleshooting electrical and operational issues


• Liaising with Project Managers, customers and other contractors


• Monitoring progress, productivity and resource requirements


• Supporting testing, commissioning and project handover activities


• Maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship across the crew

About you: We are looking for a technically capable electrician who is confident taking responsibility for a work crew while remaining involved in the practical delivery of the project.

Ideally, you will have:

• Australian Electrical Trade Qualification


• Current electrical licence


• Previous Leading Hand, Supervisor or senior electrician experience


• Experience within mining, power, heavy industrial or major project environments


• Exposure to HV electrical systems highly regarded


• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving capability


• Good understanding of electrical safety, permits and site risk management


• Strong planning and organisational skills


• Confidence allocating and coordinating daily work


• Ability to communicate effectively with project management and site stakeholders


• Current Australian Driver's Licence


• Flexibility to work a project-based roster in regional Queensland

Experience across mining infrastructure, power generation, HV/LV distribution, switchgear, substations, commissioning or major electrical installations would be particularly advantageous.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate and overall remuneration package


• Attractive overtime and project allowances


• Project-based roster with regular time off


• Travel and accommodation provided for project requirements


• Permanent opportunity with ongoing project work


• Initial project across major mining and power infrastructure in Queensland


• Opportunity to lead crews while remaining technically hands‑on


• Exposure to mining, power and industrial electrical projects


• Career progression into Electrical Supervisor and broader project leadership positions


• Supportive project and management team


• Long-term opportunities across future projects