Project Lead - Electrical

A 6‑month contract opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical Project Lead to oversee brownfield upgrade works at a large operational power‑generation site in Central Queensland.

Role Responsibilities:

The position oversees the execution phase of electrical capital projects within a live power‑station environment.

Core responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supervising on‑site contractors during construction, installation, and commissioning
• Managing day‑to‑day site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery
• Maintaining project scope, schedule, cost control, and quality standards through execution
• Preparing and updating project plans, schedules, and progress reports
• Identifying and managing risks, issues, and change throughout delivery
• Working closely with operations, HSE, and engineering teams to align work with site procedures and operational requirements
• Supporting commissioning, testing, and seamless handover to site operations

Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this environment, the role requires:

Essential:

• Electrical Engineering degree or substantial electrical construction/project delivery experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical projects in heavy industry or power‑generation settings
• Proven capability supervising contractors and overseeing construction activities on a live operational site
• Strong understanding of electrical safety requirements, permit‑to‑work systems, isolations, and safe work procedures
• Capacity to be based on site in Biloela for extended periods during project execution
• Ability to manage project delivery requirements including schedule, budget, risk, and reporting

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Australian power‑station environments (experience with brownfield electrical upgrades is advantageous)
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6
• Previous involvement in works such as switchboard upgrades, protection systems, DC systems, or similar electrical plant modifications

Contract Details:

Term: 6‑month contract
Extensions: High likelihood of multi‑year continuation
Location: Biloela, QLD (site based)
FIFO: Available from Brisbane for suitable candidates
Start: ASAP