Electrical Quality Lead

McConnell Dowell; Etheridge Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Lead for the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Queensland. The role focuses on electrical QA/QC, ensuring all works meet project specs, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

You’ll collaborate with construction teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to drive quality outcomes and successful handover. Key responsibilities include developing QA/QC systems, coordinating activities, managing defects and NCRs, and

Qualifications

• QA/QC experience in construction.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical quality standards, compliance and inspection processes.
• Proven experience with completions, defect management and project handover.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a 2:1 FIFO roster from QLD, NSW or NT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical QA/QC systems to ensure project compliance.
• Coordinate QA/QC activities across subcontractors, suppliers and construction teams.
• Manage defects, NCRs and punch list closeout.
• Oversee electrical inspections, completions, walkdowns and handover documentation.
• Monitor quality performance, maintain compliance records and report on outcomes.

Skills

Electrical licence

QA/QC experience

Large-scale infra

Communications skills

FIFO roster

Job description

About the Project

Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project is a 250 MW pumped hydro energy storage facility located in Kidston, Queensland. The project involves transforming two former gold-mine pits into upper and lower reservoirs, providing up to 2,000 MWh (8 hours) of dispatchable renewable energy.

Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project is a 250 MW pumped hydro energy storage facility located in Kidston, Queensland. The project involves transforming two former gold-mine pits into upper and lower reservoirs, providing up to 2,000 MWh (8 hours) of dispatchable renewable energy.

This innovative project will play an important role in supporting Australia's transition to a more sustainable energy future.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Lead to join our Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project team in Queensland.

In this key role, you will oversee electrical quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring all electrical works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with construction teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will drive quality outcomes, manage compliance and support the successful completion and handover of electrical works across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical quality assurance and quality control systems to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Coordinate QA/QC activities across subcontractors, suppliers and construction teams.
• Manage defects, non-conformance reports (NCRs) and punch list closeout.
• Oversee electrical inspections, completions, walkdowns and handover documentation.
• Monitor quality performance, maintain compliance records and report on project outcomes.

What Will You Bring?

• Electrical licence with demonstrated QA/QC experience in construction.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical quality standards, compliance and inspection processes.
• Proven experience with completions, defect management and project handover.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a 2:1 FIFO roster from QLD, NSW or NT.

Why join us?

The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities.

We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.

Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact.

We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.