Electrical Supervisor – Mining Projects (FIFO)

About the role

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES), a process engineering consulting and contracting company serving the mining and mineral processing industries, is recruiting Electrical Supervisors for its projects team on major long-term projects across Australia. The supervisor reports directly to the Construction Manager and oversees site employees, covering planning, monitoring, problem solving and safety and standard compliance. The position is temporary, with a FIFO roster and weekly pay.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce safe work practices, ensure personnel are trained and supported and meet HSE standards
• Keep the project on schedule and within budget
• Supervise and evaluate workmanship and quality, and oversee construction in line with GRES standards
• Lead by example on safe work practices and conduct daily pre-start meetings and safety toolbox talks
• Take part in hazard identification, assessment and control implementation from the client risk assessment study
• Lead incident management: notification, investigation and reporting
• Train, coach and assess the competency of personnel where applicable
• Ensure site personnel comply with site quality and environmental requirements and minimise pollution
• Use management structures and resources effectively to meet legislation, regulations, codes of practice and national standards on safety, health, hazard and risk management

Required profile

• Electrical trade certificate and electrical licences (state dependent)
• White Card
• At least 5 years' experience as an Electrical Supervisor in the construction of mineral process plants
• S26 Statutory Supervisor training only required for WA projects
• Current first aid certificate with CPR and LVR, current driver's licence and national police clearance within 6 months
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen, and full and unrestricted Australian working rights

What we offer

• 2x1 FIFO rosters from most Australian capital cities
• Good hourly rates with weekly pay
• Comfortable site-based facilities