Electrical Site Supervisor - Testing & Commissioning Lead

Powertech; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Expert team

Career growth

Diverse projects

Upskilling

Job summary

Powertech Brisbane is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor-Testing & Commissioning to lead on-site testing and commissioning activities across mining, utilities and energy projects. You will work with construction teams to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong site safety knowledge, ability to read commissioning drawings, and experience leading multidisciplinary crews. You will prepare safety documentation and support handover with clients.

Qualifications

• 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.
• HVProtection experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• 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, escalation, and assist in resolving site issues, defects, and commissioning constraints.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all work fronts.
• Support site inspections, audits, and compliance activities.

Skills

Testing & commissioning

Construction supervision

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Powertech Brisbane is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor-Testing & Commissioning to lead on-site testing and commissioning activities across mining, utilities and energy projects. You will work with construction teams to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong site safety knowledge, ability to read commissioning drawings, and experience leading multidisciplinary crews. You will prepare safety documentation and support handover with clients.