Job Title: Electrical Site Supervisor
Vestas is committed to achieving sustainable living through renewable energy. As an Electrical Site Supervisor, you will oversee our ongoing project in Queensland.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate High Voltage Operations and Energy Control during HV commissioning of wind farm substation.
* Manage all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer (HVRO).
* Produce switching program, execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work, and issue safety documentation duties on HV networks.
* Facilitate a safe working environment during high-voltage working.
* Participate in Safety in Design Reviews.
* Witness inspection and tests of electrical components and infrastructure.
* Report on progress of inspections/tests and QA/QC submissions.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address technical queries.
* Liaise with Melbourne-based personnel and provide feedback.
* Monitor BOP progress and contribute to deriving solutions or mitigation measures.
* Participate in HAZCOM meetings during commissioning phase.
* Supervise Electrical construction activities, pre-commissioning, and HV Commissioning of Electrical Balance of Plant.
* Prepare Switching Program and HV commissioning inspection test plans for initial energization.
* Review Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and QA packs submitted by Subcontractors.
* Report site day-to-day progress on Electrical equipment installation, pre-commissioning, and HV Commissioning.
* Participate in final Walkdown for punch listing.
* Maintain good working relationship with onsite clients and contractors.
* Ensure compliance with scope requirements and complete assigned works on time.
* Attend site and progress meetings to provide expert knowledge.
* Bring standards compliance knowledge to the team.
* E nsure all work follows Quality and Site Safety requirements.
* Inform Construction Manager and Site Electrical Engineer on work progress and potential issues.
* Identify risks to executing the plan or electrical construction schedule.
* Resolve site coordination problems with contractors.
* Forecast, monitor, and order tools, equipment, parts/components, and labour as required.
* Coordinate and manage subcontractors in remote site locations.
Qualifications:
* 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 beneficial but not mandatory.
Essential Skills:
* Strong verbal and written communication/negotiation skills.
* Relationship building, both internal and external.
* Ability to ensure safe and controlled operations within a high-pressure environment.
* Advanced use of MS Office.
* Extensive knowledge in construction and commissioning large-scale plants.
* Constructability review of electrical design in a construction environment.
* A well-developed knowledge of industrial legislation, Australian standards, site-specific standards, and local laws.
* Proven ability to provide a mentoring role to improve team members' skills.
* Safety and Risk Awareness.
About Vestas:
Vestas is the global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines. With 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience, Vestas aims to create a more sustainable future.