Construction Supervisor (Electrical)

About SPS

SPS Power is a small, agile company based in Western Australia. We operate as part of integrated teams with our clients and have built a strong reputation within the mining sector for being highly solutions-focused, reliable, and trusted by our partners. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, strong work ethic, and the ability to solve problems where others see roadblocks.

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Supervisor to oversee the execution of projects at various mine sites.

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Role Overview

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Reporting to the Project Manager within the Capital Projects team, you will manage contractors and supervise the construction phase for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to actively review project documents for successful construction, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement;

• Engage and manage stakeholders, including production, maintenance, contractors and other functional groups during the construction lifecycle;

• Contribute to a safety-orientated culture, including construction safety risk management, field leadership and managing construction risk in line with project framework;

• Act as primary point of contact during execution with all operations and interfaces, including the reporting and management of safety issues, incidents, and hazards;

• Effectively supervise construction works as a statutory supervisor under Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022;

• Demonstrate a minimum of 3-5 years construction supervision experience with proven ability to manage contractors and oversee project execution;

• Apply extensive mining and resource sector construction experience to ensure compliance with industry-specific requirements and standards;

• Raise purchase requisitions for site works and procurement of equipment;

• Fulfil the role of Site Responsible Person and manage the contractors' mobilisation and performance through the Contractor Management Framework;

• Monitoring and reporting actual work completion against scheduled plan;

• Effectively execute commissioning plans to construction verification to ensure a safe and quality install;

• Forecast project scope changes and report them to relevant project leads;

• Facilitate/Lead risk assessment workshops - Workplace Risk Assessment and Controls (WRAC);

• Effectively establish laydown yards for arrival and receipting of project equipment;

• Create test sheets and registers to include within the commissioning teams commissioning plans.
  

We may also assign you other duties, where reasonable for your position, training and experience.

About You

• Proven experience in construction projects and contractor supervision.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) regulations.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Process-minded with a focus on efficiency and simplicity.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

• A collaborative mindset and can-do attitude

• Advanced trade or engineering background

• BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Requirements

• Current WA driver's licence.

• WA Electrical Licence

• Pre-employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol screening.

• National Police Clearance.

• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification must be held at the time of application.

• BSBWHS411, Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

• BSBWHS414, Contribute to WHS risk management

To be eligible for consideration, all applicants must be an Australian citizen / Australian Permanent Resident / New Zealand citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in Australia and be willing to undertake necessary pre-employment checks.