Electrical Site Supervisor

Company: Vestas
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

Vestas has released a fantastic opportunity and is looking for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to join our PPS Commissioning and HV operations team.This role will manage HV works at our wind farm in Western Australia on a rotating roster of 3:1 or 5:2 whichever suits best. Vehicle and accommodation provided by Vestas.Responsibilities:

• Manage all High Voltage (HV) works for Wind Farm as HV Responsible Officer (HVRO) for coordinating the HV work of Electrical contractor and HV Authorized Persons.
• Produce switching program, execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks in accordance with Vestas HV Safety Rules.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high voltage working.
• Participate in Safety in Design Reviews.
• Witness inspection and tests of electrical components and infrastructure (incl. FATs).
• Report on progress of inspections/tests and QA/QC submissions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical queries are addressed.
• Liaise with and provide feedback to Melbourne based personnel (Commissioning Manager).
• Monitor BOP progress and contribute to deriving solutions or mitigation measures should delays be incurred.
• Participate in and coordinate HAZCOM meetings during commissioning phase.
• Supervise the Electrical construction activities, pre-commissioning and HV Commissioning of Electrical Balance of Plant.
• Prepare Switching Program and HV commissioning inspection test plans for initial energization.
• Review Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and QA packs submitted by subcontractors and report on site day to day progress on Electrical equipment installation, pre-commissioning and HV Commissioning.
• Participate in final Walkdown for punch listing.
• Maintain a good working relationship with onsite client and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with scope requirements, making sure all assigned works are completed on time and within budgetary limitations.
• Attend site and progress meetings to assist with expert knowledge in these areas.
• Bring standards compliance knowledge to the team.
• Ensure all work carried out always follows Quality and Site Safety requirements.
• Inform Construction Manager and Site Electrical Engineer on work progress, potential issues etc. at all times.
• Identify any risks to executing plan or electrical construction schedule and advise Site Manager and Site Electrical Engineer.
• Resolve site co-ordination problems with contractors and agree on solutions.
• Forecast, monitor and order tools, equipment, parts/components, and labor as required. Ensure all are available when required.
• Coordinate and manage the subcontractors in remote site locations throughout the electrical works phase of the construction project (i.e. UG HV cabling, HV substation, WTG RMU buildings, communications networks, and reactive power support).Qualifications:

• Electrical License Unrestricted.
• TAFE or post-graduate qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience with substation construction highly valued.
• Experience with MV/HV cable reticulation and transmission construction highly valued.
• Management of subcontractors in a site-based, construction environment.
• Experience in construction of Wind farms beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience in negotiating with major stakeholders, both clients/contractors.
• Strong verbal and written communication/negotiation skills.
• Relationship building, both internal and external.
• Ability to ensure safe and controlled operations within a high-pressure environment.
• Advanced use of MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge in construction and commissioning large scale plants.
• Constructability review of electrical design in a construction environment.
• A well-developed knowledge of industrial legislation, Australian standards, site specific standards and local laws.
• Proven ability to provide a mentoring role to improve team members' skills.
• Safety and Risk Awareness.What We Offer:
  • A professional safety culture.
  • An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
  • The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
  • Global career progression prospects.
  • Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider.
  • Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally.
  • A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion.
  • 18 weeks Paid Carers Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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