At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical projects from planning to execution in a dynamic industrial environment.
- Company: Join a major industrial operation in Gladstone, QLD.
- Benefits: Initial 6-12 month contract with potential for extension.
- Other info: Full-time onsite role with 12-hour days during key activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical electrical infrastructure improvements.
- Qualifications: Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with experience in HV/LV projects.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
An experienced Electrical Project Lead is required to support a portfolio of capital projects at a large industrial operation in Gladstone. Working within a live operating environment, you will lead electrical capital projects from planning and scope development through to execution, commissioning and handover.
About the Role:
Working within an operational industrial facility, you will lead the delivery of electrical infrastructure projects from planning and execution through to commissioning and handover. Initial projects will include HV and LV substation cell replacements and associated switchgear upgrades, providing the opportunity to lead critical electrical infrastructure improvements within an operational industrial facility. This is an initial 6-12 month contract role based full-time on site in Gladstone. Accommodation, FIFO and living away from home allowances are not available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical capital projects from concept, planning and execution through to handover
- Manage contractors, consultants and project delivery partners
- Coordinate project scopes, schedules, budgets and risk management activities
- Engage closely with operations, maintenance and engineering stakeholders
- Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders
- Support procurement, vendor management and contract administration activities
- Ensure compliance with site safety standards, engineering requirements and regulatory obligations
- Coordinate commissioning activities and project close-out documentation
About You:
- Demonstrated experience delivering electrical capital projects within industrial, manufacturing, resources, chemical or process plant environments
- Experience delivering HV and/or LV electrical infrastructure projects
- Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability
- Ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost and delivery outcomes
- Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer or equivalent project delivery background
- Experience with ABB switchgear or protection systems will be highly regarded
What's on Offer:
- Initial 6-12 month contract
- Gladstone-based site role
- Approximately 40-hour weeks during planning phases, with 12-hour days required during key execution and shutdown activities
- Opportunity to lead critical HV/LV electrical infrastructure projects within a major industrial operation.
- Potential for contract extension
Electrical Project Lead employer: Chandler Macleod
As a Local Council in Sydney, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working arrangement to suit your lifestyle. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through diverse project opportunities in asset construction, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee development.
