Electrical Team Leader

About the Company

Downer Group's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, tele-communications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

About the Role

Our Energy & Utilities business has a full-time permanent position available for an Electrical Team Lead to join an ongoing maintenance services and capital upgrades contract within Newcastle’s industrial area. You will provide your expertise including but not limited to, cable installation, low-voltage distribution, high-voltage switchyard upgrades and general electrical infrastructure upgrades. You will work as a part of the team ensuring work is completed safely, effectively and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Cable installation
• Low-voltage distribution
• High-voltage switchyard upgrades
• General electrical infrastructure upgrades
• Work as part of the team to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and to the required standard

About You / Requirements

• Hold an Electrical trade qualification with a current Electrical licence
• Hold an industry White Card
• Proven experience in heavy industrial plant, with demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to lead a team with well-developed communication skills and delegate responsibilities to direct reports
• Exposure / experience with project planning, execution and delivery preferred but not essential
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks independently and prioritise effectively
• An ability to commit Mon – Fri work being available for some overtime when required

Qualifications & Certifications

• Electrical trade qualification
• Electrical licence
• White Card

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Full-time role Monday to Friday with OT when required and a monthly RDO
• Local site travel in and around the Newcastle NSW region
• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team
• Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring

How to Apply

• Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.