Lead Electrical Supervisor - Renewable Energy Projects

Newenergy; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New Energy seeks an Electrical Senior Supervisor to lead electrical installation and reticulation across utility-scale solar projects. Based on NZ project sites, you will manage crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality while meeting programme targets.

You will work with Electrical Project Managers, travel as required, and mentor现场 electrical teams. A strong NZ electrical background, EWRB license, and First Aid are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have EWRB registration and current practicing license.
• Relevant electrical trade qualifications and demonstrated electrical installation and reticulation experience.
• Experience with cable installation, terminations, earthing and electrical testing.
• Proven experience leading electrical crews, Team Leaders or subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and cable schedules.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, quality requirements and NZ electrical standards.
• A current full New Zealand driver's license (Class 1).
• A current First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical crews, Team Leaders and subcontractors to deliver installation works safely and efficiently.
• Supervise DC, LVAC, communications, fibre, earthing and MV/HV cable installation and reticulation.
• Coordinate cable pulling, cable management, terminations, connections and electrical testing.
• Interpreting electrical drawings, cable schedules, specifications and installation requirements.
• Planning daily work fronts, coordinating labour and materials, and monitoring progress against programme.
• Identifying and resolving installation defects, technical issues and quality non-conformances.
• Coordinating inspections, quality records, commissioning support, defect rectification and project handover.
• Maintaining high standards of electrical safety, isolation, Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Providing practical technical guidance and mentoring to electrical personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Electrical trade qualification

NZ Driver's license (Class 1)

First Aid certificate

Job description

New Energy seeks an Electrical Senior Supervisor to lead electrical installation and reticulation across utility-scale solar projects. Based on NZ project sites, you will manage crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality while meeting programme targets.

You will work with Electrical Project Managers, travel as required, and mentor现场 electrical teams. A strong NZ electrical background, EWRB license, and First Aid are essential.