Electrical Construction Supervisor
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: From 6 years
Mining
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Supervisor to support major decarbonisation and HV infrastructure projects across Pilbara mining operations. Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent, you will oversee construction activities, contractor coordination, isolations, project handovers, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
What are you going to do
- Supervise electrical construction activities across multiple projects and contractors
- Coordinate commissioning, energisation, handover, and SIMOPS activities
- Manage isolation requirements and support HV switching activities
- Conduct punch list walk-downs and field leadership activities
- Review and interpret project drawings, inspection records, and test documentation
- Liaise with Superintendents, commissioning teams, contractors, site personnel, and stakeholders
- Ensure contractors deliver works safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements
- Support completions, inspection, testing, and commissioning processes
- Ensure compliance with BMS obligations, site procedures, and safety standards
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all works comply with company policies and procedures
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support workforce development through mentoring, coaching, and leadership
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
- WA A Grade Electrical Licence or relevant tertiary qualification
- Previous experience supervising electrical commissioning activities across mining or HV infrastructure projects
- High Voltage Switching Certificate
- Strong understanding of HV distribution networks, including overhead and underground systems
- Experience managing contractors, isolations, and commissioning activities
- Ability to interpret project drawings, commissioning documentation, and test records
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and field leadership
- Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, HS&E requirements, and commissioning practices
- Strong background in electrical supervision across mining and HV infrastructure projects
- Experience with completions management systems (desirable)
- Cert IV in Instrumentation & Control (desirable)
- Experience with fibre and communications networks (desirable)
- S26 qualification (desirable)
What we offer
- 2/1 Roster
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact r.clifton-james@brunel.net
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