Electrical Superintendent - BESS Site Lead & Commissioning

Hunter Philips Ltd; City of Latrobe; Remote; AUD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria. You will oversee electrical installation and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and safety procedures on a 12-month contract with an ASAP start.

You will provide technical oversight, liaise with client and EPC teams, and support QA/QC inspections and handover activities on site.

Qualifications

• Proven background in electrical installation or supervision on large-scale projects.
• Experience with BESS, substation, or generation environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installation and commissioning works for HV/LV systems on the BESS site.
• Ensure compliance with Australian electrical standards, design docs, and safety procedures.
• Provide technical support to contractors and supervise day-to-day progress.
• Liaise with client, EPC, and commissioning teams for handover.
• Support QA/QC inspections, testing, and verification of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical installation supervision

HV/LV systems knowledge

Leadership

Australian standards

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria. You will oversee electrical installation and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and safety procedures on a 12-month contract with an ASAP start.

You will provide technical oversight, liaise with client and EPC teams, and support QA/QC inspections and handover activities on site.