Operations Manager – Critical Infrastructure Projects

About the role

EIG Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of electrical and instrumentation projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. You will oversee daily operations, support project teams, and manage client and subcontractor relationships to ensure safety, quality, and commercial success.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver projects in line with client specifications, Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive consistent, disciplined operational delivery across WA and NT portfolios.
• Maintain commercial control, accurate forecasting and margin performance.
• Embed a high‑performance culture focused on safety, quality and delivery certainty.
• Lead and support teams delivering complex electrical and instrumentation scopes in live operational environments.
• Contribute to strategic growth by strengthening delivery capability, systems and client confidence.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a similar operations role; fuel sector experience advantageous.
• Experience in remote Structural, Mechanical and Piping environments.
• Ability to understand schedules and meet deadlines.
• Relevant trade qualification or tertiary qualification (preferably Electrical or Mechanical).
• Police clearance, White Card and a valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Electrical project delivery
• Instrumentation systems
• Mechanical, Structural and Piping knowledge
• Project scheduling and deadline management

What we offer

• Performance‑based incentives
• Company‑provided vehicle
• Paid parental leave
• Salary sacrifice and novated lease options
• Pre‑employment medical and background checks