Electrical Supervisors - Expression of Interest
Espec AustraliaThis role has closed and is no longer accepting applications.
Job Overview
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating site-based electrical teams to deliver assigned works safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This role ensures all activities are carried out in compliance with client specifications, project requirements, and relevant safety regulations, while maintaining strong leadership and effective communication across the workforce.
Responsibilities of this position
- Safety, Health and Environment
Ensure workforce fully understand and comply with the Kolsen QHSE requirements and relevant policies.
Be proactive in identifying hazards, developing safety procedures, and encouraging continuous improvement in relation to HSE.
Ensure that all electrical work is performed by and supervised by holders of electrical work license appropriate to the work.
Assist in identifying hazards, advising on safety procedures, and monitoring work practices to ensure adherence to correct procedures and standards for safety and environmental performance. Support the Kolsen Group corporate quality, safety, health, and environmental management systems by:
- Reporting to your Manager or QHSE Manager any situation that could result in harm
to a person, the environment or may adversely affect the services we provide for our customers.
- Report to your Manager or QHSE Manager any opportunity that you believe would improve the quality of service we provide our customers or could reduce the potential for harm to people or the environment.
Understand and support the annual QHSE objectives.
To immediately pause or make safe any work condition or activity that could result in immediate harm and immediately notify either by phone or in person the responsible line manager and the QHSE adviser or Director.
Leading and promoting the implementation of integrated management systems for Quality, Safety, Health and the Environment.
Ensure apprentices perform works only as per Division 3A of the “Electrical Workers and Contractors Act 1978"
Quality
Ensure that all electrical installation work is in accordance with the relevant(latest editions)
Statutory Requirements, State Legislation, Australian Standards and Site Quality Requirements.
People and Teams
Supervise, coach and mentor apprentices. Maintain a high level of communication and cooperative working relationships on site. Be proactive in reporting any workforce issues and concerns.
Other
Undertake other tasks to support the projector business operations as required. Adhere to
the Direction, Competence, Opportunity, and Motivation (D-COM) principles.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Qualifications & Experience
- Current Electrical Licence, Cable Jointer certification, White Card and C Class Driver’s Licence
- Strong experience in electrical installation, testing and commissioning
- Substation, MV/HV cable reticulation and transmission experience highly regarded
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Experience with switchboards, control panels and HV equipment installation
- Proven experience leading teams and managing subcontractors
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS legislation and site requirements
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and reporting systems
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership, organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Team-focused with a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Acts with integrity and contributes to a positive team culture
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate electrical works to ensure safe, on-time, high-quality delivery
- Lead, mentor and develop site teams and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with WHS, Australian Standards and quality requirements
- Conduct inspections, testing and maintain accurate documentation
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders to manage progress, issues and variations
- Drive continuous improvement in operations and project delivery
What’s on Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Immediate start available
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Opportunity to work on major power and heavy industry projects
About Espec Australia
Espec Australia is an electrical contracting company specializing in commercial and industrial projects, powerwater substations, and related electrical works. The company operates in Australia's Northern Territory with locations in Darwin and Katherine.