Site Lead: Critical Power Projects (Newcastle)

Eaton Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a field-based role to lead delivery of UPS, battery and critical power projects across Australia and New Zealand. The 24-month fixed-term position requires coordinating people, contractors and site activities from mobilisation through installation and handover.

You will oversee safety, compliance and quality on site, read drawings, manage subcontractors and ensure milestones are met while engaging with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical, UPS, battery or critical power projects on-site.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Knowledge of Australian WHS requirements and safety culture.
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work across Australian and NZ sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily site activities, resources and priorities.
• Act as Eaton’s on-site representative and primary contact for site-related matters.
• Coordinate field service engineers, subcontractors, electricians, logistics providers and commissioning personnel.
• Drive safety requirements including pre-starts, toolbox talks, risk assessments and LOTO.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical installation to drawings and specs.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, defect close-out and handover.
• Track progress against milestones and escalate risks early.
• Manage site communications and relationships with customers and contractors.

Skills

Site leadership

Safety management

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Eaton is seeking a field-based role to lead delivery of UPS, battery and critical power projects across Australia and New Zealand. The 24-month fixed-term position requires coordinating people, contractors and site activities from mobilisation through installation and handover.

You will oversee safety, compliance and quality on site, read drawings, manage subcontractors and ensure milestones are met while engaging with customers and stakeholders.