Job Title: Electrical Site Supervisor
Location: Queensland, Australia
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to join our team in Queensland. As a key member of our construction and operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing the electrical works on our wind farm project.
Main Responsibilities:
* High Voltage Operations and Energy Control Coordinator during HV commissioning of wind farm substation.
* Manage all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer HVRO for coordinating the HV work of Electrical contractors 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 the 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 Manager)
* Monitor BOP progress and contribute to deriving solutions or mitigation measures should delays be incurred.
* Participate in and coordinate HAZCOM meetings during the 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 clients and contractors.
* Ensuring compliance with scope requirements, and 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 the Construction Manager and Site Electrical Engineer on work progress, potential issues etc. at all times.
* Identify any risks to executing the plan or electrical construction schedule and advise Site Manager and Site Electrical Engineer.
* Resolving site coordination problems with contractors and agreeing on a solution.
* Forecast, monitor and order tools, equipment, parts/components, and labour, 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).
Requirements:
* High Voltage Operating Authority
* UEPOPS349B Operate Local H.V. switchgear
* UEPOPS428B Develop H.V. switching program
* UEPOPS456A Perform switching to a switching program
* UEPOPS525A Coordinate and direct switching program
* UETTDREL16A Working safely near live electrical apparatus
* UETTDRIS44A Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule
* UETTDRIS48A Develop high voltage switching schedule
* UETTDRIS50A Coordinate power system permit procedures
* UETTDRIS51A Coordinate and direct power system permit procedures
* UETTDRIS67A Solve problems in energy supply network equipment
* UETTDRSB39A Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule
* Electrical License Unrestricted
* LOTO ECC (Energy Control Coordinator)
* TAFE or post-graduate qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory
* Ideally 7+ years onsite experience
* Experience with substation construction highly valued
* Experience with MV/HV cable reticulation and transmission construction highly valued
* Management of subcontractors in a site-based, construction environment
* Experience in construction of Wind farms beneficial but not mandatory
* Experience in doing negotiation with major stakeholders, both clients/contractors.
About Us:
Vestas is a world leader in wind energy solutions. 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.
What We Offer:
* A strong safety culture
* 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.
* Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.