Electrical Superintendent

DP World; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead the safe, compliant and reliable operation of all high- and low-voltage electrical systems at our Fisherman Island Terminal in Brisbane, Australia.

You will oversee HV/LV electrical systems, develop switching programs, and drive maintenance initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards across a heavy-industry environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or high-level electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy-industry maintenance environments.
• Strong HV/LV electrical knowledge and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with industrial automation and drives (Siemens TIA Portal, Sinamics, ABB 800 series).
• Proven leadership capability with strong safety focus
• Experience using CMMS and managing maintenance budgets and projects
• Hold or be eligible for an MSIC

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HV and LV electrical systems in line with legislation, Australian Standards and DP World policies.
• Develop and execute HV switching programs, issue HV Access Permits and supervise HV operations.
• Drive planning-led, best-practice electrical maintenance and backlog control.
• Improve asset reliability through fault analysis, performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain HV/LV competency frameworks and ensure all authorised personnel are trained and compliant.
• Lead safety performance, risk management, incident investigation and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with Automation, Operations, Engineering and external contractors.
• Provide on-call support to a 24/7 terminal operations

Skills

Electrical leadership

Safety culture

CMMS

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Industrial automation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or trade qualification

Job description

Job Description

DP World is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead the safe, compliant and reliable operation of all high- and low-voltage electrical systems at our Fisherman Island Terminal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HV and LV electrical systems in line with legislation, Australian Standards and DP World policies
• Develop and execute HV switching programs, issue HV Access Permits and supervise HV operations
• Drive planning-led, best-practice electrical maintenance and backlog control
• Improve asset reliability through fault analysis, performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain HV/LV competency frameworks and ensure all authorised personnel are trained and compliant
• Lead safety performance, risk management, incident investigation and statutory compliance
• Collaborate with Automation, Operations, Engineering and external contractors
• Provide on-call support to a 24/7 terminal operations

About You

• Electrical Engineering degree or high-level electrical trade qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy-industry maintenance environments
• Strong HV/LV electrical knowledge and regulatory compliance experience
• Experience with industrial automation and drives (Siemens TIA Portal, Sinamics, ABB 800 series)
• Proven leadership capability with strong safety focus
• Experience using CMMS and managing maintenance budgets and projects
• Hold or be eligible for an MSIC

What We Offer

• Exposure to state-of-the-art automation technologies
• A collaborative, safety-focused engineering environment
• Opportunities to work on technology trials and system improvements
• Long-term career development in a critical infrastructure setting
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW