Electrical Site Supervisor-Testing & Commissioning

Powertech; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Expert Team

Career Growth

Diverse Work

Upskilling

Job summary

Powertech is seeking a candidate to support the Senior Project Manager in planning, coordinating and executing site testing and commissioning activities for major projects in Brisbane. You will ensure safety documentation, risk assessments and commissioning packs are prepared and maintained, and you will lead toolbox talks and pre-start briefings with site personnel and contractors.

Strong experience in testing, commissioning and construction supervision within Oil & Gas, mining or energy

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and commissioning within Oil & Gas, mining or utility projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety requirements, permit systems, and risk management processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on live projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager with planning, coordination and execution of site testing and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and maintain site safety documentation including WMS, SWMS, permits, risk assessments and commissioning packs.
• Conduct daily pre-start briefings, toolbox talks and safety meetings with site personnel and contractors.
• Supervise testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with procedures and safety requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning interfaces with construction teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Monitor progress to ensure activities meet approved schedules.
• Assist with test records, inspection reports and handover documentation.
• Identify, escalate and resolve site issues and design/contract defects.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all work fronts.

Skills

Testing & commissioning

Construction supervision

Site safety

Permit systems

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

HV protection

Team leadership

Education

Trade qualification

Diploma or engineering qualification

Job description

About Powertech

Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety-first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

Introduction

About Powertech Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety-first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

Why Join Us

• Flexibility - Work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.


• Expert Team - Join a crew that values innovation and collaboration.


• Career Growth - Advance your skills on high-impact projects.


• Diverse Work - Projects across mining, renewables, defence, rail, and more.


• Upskilling - Learn, grow & advance your career.

About The Role

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of site testing and commissioning activities.


• Prepare and maintain site safety documentation, including Work Method Statements (WMS), SWMS, permits, risk assessments, and commissioning documentation.


• Conduct daily pre-start briefings, toolbox talks, and safety meetings with site personnel and contractors.


• Supervise testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with project procedures, specifications, and safety requirements.


• Coordinate commissioning interfaces with construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.


• Monitor work progress and ensure activities are completed in accordance with approved schedules.


• Assist with the preparation of test records, inspection reports, commissioning packs, and handover documentation.


• Identify, escal\u00e9, et votre assis le traitement des problèmes du site, des d\u00e9fects et des contr\u00eats de la commission.
  
• Promote et maintenir une forte culture de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 sur tous les front de travail.


• Support site inspections, audits, et activit\u00e9s de conformité.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in testing and commissioning, construction supervision, or oil & gas projects.


• Strong understanding of site safety requirements, permit systems, and risk management processes.


• Experience leading work crews and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in a live project environment.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to read and interpret commissioning procedures, drawings, and technical documentation.


• HV Protection experience highly regarded.


• Relevant trade qualification, diploma, or engineering qualification preferred.

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