Electrical Supervisor, Controls and Instrumentation

Acciona; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Discretionary bonus

Paid parental leave

Share options

Innovation culture

Job summary

ACCIONA is leading the Alkimos SeaWater Desalination Plant project in Perth, delivering climate-resilient drinking water by 2028. The role oversees EC&I supervision across installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring adherence to drawings, standards and permit controls.

With a strong focus on safety, QA/QC and leadership, you will coordinate with project managers and engineers to keep the program on track.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and WA Electrical Licence.
• Minimum 8 years experience supervising electricians and instrument technicians.
• Experience on large industrial, mining, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Australian electrical infrastructure regulations.
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, commissioning, QA/QC, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I work crews through installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and Australian Standards.
• Coordinate delivery with project managers, engineers and commissioning teams.
• Manage critical path items and adjust resources to protect the program.
• Enforce ACCIONA procedures and permit requirements with crews and subcontractors.
• Resolve technical problems and contingencies without time or budget loss.
• Inspect completed work, close non-conformities promptly and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Permit-to-work systems

Education

Electrical trade qualification

WA Electrical Licence

Cert IV in construction supervision

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet.

Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Share Options
• Tier 1 Construction Company
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement

Project Information

The ACCIONA-led consortium known as the Alkimos SeaWater Alliance will design, build, operate and maintain the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth for ten years. The Stage 1 design and construct project is scheduled to deliver drinking water in 2028, as part of an overall Water Corporation program of works valued at AU$2.8 billion Alkimos Water Precinct - will help the region manage the combination of declining rainfall and population growth. Since 1970, winter rainfall in southwest Western Australia has decreased by about 20 per cent while Perth's population - currently 2.12 million - is expected to reach 2.9 million by 2031 and 3.5 million by 2050, making it Australia's third largest city and significantly increasing the demand for drinking water. We're excited to be building this critical piece of infrastructure, and to supply 50 billion litres of climate-resilient drinking water to the region.

Key accountabilities

• Lead EC&I work crews through installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Ensuring work complies with drawings, specifications, and Australian Standards.
• Cert IV in construction supervision desirable
• Enforce safety, quality and regulatory compliance across all EC&I work
• Coordinate delivery with project managers, engineers and commissioning teams
• Manage critical path items and adjust resources to protect the program
• Enforce ACCIONA procedures and permit requirements with crews and subcontractors
• Resolve technical problems and contingencies without losing time or budget
• Inspect completed work, close non-conformities promptly and maintain quality standards

Required Skills and Competencies

• Electrical trade qualification and WA Electrical Licence
• Minimum 8 years experience within Supervising electricians and instrument technicians.
• Previous supervisory experience on large industrial, mining, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Australian electrical infrastructure regulations
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, commissioning, QA/QC, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and adapt to dynamic site conditions

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity.

Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.