Electrical Supervisor

Vestas; St Lawrence; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Dynamic and fast-paced environment

Global career progression prospects

Job summary

Vestas in Australia seeks an Electrical Site Supervisor to lead HV works on wind farm projects. You will oversee HV switching, safety documentation, and coordinate electrical contractors and HV Authorized Persons on site.

The role requires strong safety focus, stakeholder liaison, and ability to manage pre-commissioning, HV commissioning, and QA/QC submissions, with reporting to Melbourne-based commissioning manager.

Qualifications

• Electrical License Unrestricted is required.
• TAFE or post-graduate qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills expected.
• Extensive knowledge of large-scale plant construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HV works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer (HVRO).
• Produce switching program and execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, and safety documentation.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high voltage works.
• Witness inspections and tests of electrical components and infrastructure (incl. FATs).
• Report on progress of inspections/tests and QA/QC submissions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address technical queries.

Skills

HV coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety awareness

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Education

Electrical License Unrestricted

TAFE or post-graduate qualifications beneficial

Tools

Substation construction experience

MV/HV cable reticulation

Wind farm construction experience

Subcontractor management

Client negotiations

Job description

Renewable energy is essential for achieving sustainable living, and Vestas is proud to be part of this significant global initiative.

As an Electrical Site Supervisor, you will serve as one of the authorized authorities overseeing our ongoing projects across Australia.

Region APC>Construction & Operations APAC>EPC & BoP APAC

Responsibilities

• Manages all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer HVRO for coordinating the HV work of Electrical contractor and HV Authorized Persons.
• Produce switching program, execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks in accordance with Vestas HV Safety Rules
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high voltage working.
• Participate in Safety in Design Reviews.
• Witnessing inspection and tests of electrical components and infrastructure. (incl. FATs)
• Reporting on progress of inspections / tests and QA/QC submissions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical queries are addressed.
• Liaise with and provide feedback to Melbourne based personnel. (Commissioning Manger)
• Monitor BOP progress and contribute to deriving solutions or mitigation measures should delays be incurred.
• Participate in and coordinate HAZCOM meetings during commissioning phase.
• Supervising the Electrical construction activities, pre-commissioning and HV Commissioning of Electrical Balance of Plant.
• Preparation of Switching Program and HV commissioning inspection test plans for initial energization.
• Reviewing of Inspection and Test Plan ITP and QA packs submitted by Subcontractors and reporting on site day to day progress on Electrical equipment installation, pre-commissioning and HV Commissioning.
• Participate in final Walkdown for punch listing.
• Maintain a good working relationship with onsite client and contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with scope requirements, making sure all assigned works are completed on time and within budgetary limitations.
• Attending site and progress meetings to assist with expert knowledge in these areas
• Bring standards compliance knowledge to the team
• Ensure all work carried out always follows Quality and Site Safety requirements.
• Inform Construction Manager and Site Electrical Engineer on work progress, potential issues etc. at all times.
• Identify any risks to executing plan or electrical construction schedule and advise Site Manager and Site Electrical Engineer.
• Resolving site co-ordination problems with contractors and agreeing solution
• Forecast, monitor and order tools, equipment, parts / components, and labor, as required. Ensure all are available when required.
• Coordinate and manage the subcontractors in remote site locations throughout the electrical works phase of the construction project (i.e. UG HV cabling, HV substation, WTG RMU buildings, communications networks, and reactive power support)

Qualifications

Electrical License Unrestricted

TAFE or post-graduate qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory

• Substation construction experience highly valuedMV/HV cable reticulation and transmission construction experience highly valued
• Subcontractor management in site-based construction environments
• Wind farm construction experience beneficial
• Stakeholder negotiation with clients and contractors
• Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills
• Strong internal and external relationship-building skills
• Ability to maintain safe and controlled operations in high-pressure environments
• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Extensive knowledge of large-scale plant construction and commissioning
• Electrical design constructability reviews in construction environments
• Knowledge of industrial legislation, Australian Standards, site standards, and local laws
• Proven mentoring and team development capability
• Strong safety and risk awareness mindset

What we offer

• A strong safety cultures
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
• Global career progression prospects.

Diversity and Inclusion

Additional information

All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• 18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.