Electrical Supervisor – FIFO Site Lead

UGL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Diverse projects

Job summary

UGL’s Energy & Industrial is seeking an experienced Supervisor - Electrical to support our Western Downs Project in Queensland. This hands-on, site-based role reports to the Construction Manager and focuses on front-line supervision of electrical construction activities, safety, and timely delivery.

You will lead electrical crews, coordinate subcontractors and apprentices, manage HV/substation works, and ensure QA and HSSEQ compliance on a DIDO/FIFO roster.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Proven supervisory experience on electrical construction projects.
• Experience with substations, HV works, renewables, or major infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of safety systems, QA, and site compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site-based electrical construction activities.
• Manage electrical crews, subcontractors and apprentices to ensure productivity and quality.
• Oversee installation and termination of cables, earth grids, HV plant, switchgear and services.
• Coordinate works in live operational environments including substations.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and safety initiatives.
• Ensure HSSEQ, QA and project documentation requirements are met.
• Monitor progress, workforce performance and timesheets.
• Support workforce development, inductions and compliance training.
• Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders and site leadership.

Skills

Electrical Trade Qualification

Supervisory experience

Substations/HV/renewables experience

Leadership & communication

Safety systems/QA knowledge

Coordination of multiple fronts

Planning & people management

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Job description

UGL’s Energy & Industrial is seeking an experienced Supervisor - Electrical to support our Western Downs Project in Queensland. This hands-on, site-based role reports to the Construction Manager and focuses on front-line supervision of electrical construction activities, safety, and timely delivery.

You will lead electrical crews, coordinate subcontractors and apprentices, manage HV/substation works, and ensure QA and HSSEQ compliance on a DIDO/FIFO roster.