Site Manager - UPS, Battery and Critical Power Projects

About the role

Eaton is hiring a Site Manager who acts as its on-site representative and takes overall responsibility for daily site operations, from mobilisation through installation, commissioning and handover. The role covers UPS, battery energy storage, switchboard, power quality and critical infrastructure projects at customer sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily site activities, resources and priorities across UPS, battery, switchboard, power quality and critical infrastructure projects.
• Act as Eaton's on-site representative and primary contact for site-related matters.
• Coordinate field service engineers, subcontractors, electricians, logistics providers and commissioning personnel.
• Drive safety requirements including pre-starts, toolbox talks, risk assessments, permits, isolation and LOTO processes.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical installations so they meet approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, defect close-out, practical completion and customer handover.
• Track progress against milestones and escalate schedule, scope, quality or resource risks early.
• Manage site communications and build relationships with customers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• A trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical, UPS, battery or critical power projects in a site-based environment.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Sound knowledge of Australian WHS requirements and a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to travel and work across customer sites in Australia and New Zealand as required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation and commissioning practices, with the ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Planning, communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and resolve site issues.

What we offer

• A highly visible field leadership role with exposure to complex customer projects.
• Career development opportunities across project management, service and broader Eaton operations.
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality and customer outcomes.