Electrical Supervisor - Controls and Instrumentation

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus

• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Share Options
• Tier 1 Construction Company
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement

 Project Information

The ACCIONA-led consortium known as the Alkimos SeaWater Alliance will design, build, operate and maintain the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth for ten years. The Stage 1 design and construct project is scheduled to deliver drinking water in 2028, as part of an overall Water Corporation program of works valued at AU$2.8 billion

Alkimos Water Precinct - will help the region manage the combination of declining rainfall and population growth. Since 1970, winter rainfall in southwest Western Australia has decreased by about 20 per cent while Perth’s population - currently 2.12 million - is expected to reach 2.9 million by 2031 and 3.5 million by 2050, making it Australia’s third largest city and significantly increasing the demand for drinking water.

We're excited to be building this critical piece of infrastructure, and to supply 50 billion litres of climate-resilient drinking water to the region.

The Position

Own all electrical, controls and instrumentation (EC&I) work on site, from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover. You will lead EC&I crews, hold subcontractors to ACCIONA requirements and make the calls that keep work safe, on program and on budget.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers and commissioning teams. Resolve technical problems as they arise and guide your team with clear direction. Bring your PLC, SCADA and DCS knowledge to a major Western Australian water asset, and build your supervision profile on a project of real scale.

Key accountabilities

• Lead EC&I work crews through installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Ensuring work complies with drawings, specifications, and Australian Standards. Cert IV in construction supervision desirable
• Enforce safety, quality and regulatory compliance across all EC&I work
• Coordinate delivery with project managers, engineers and commissioning teams
• Manage critical path items and adjust resources to protect the program
• Enforce ACCIONA procedures and permit requirements with crews and subcontractors
• Resolve technical problems and contingencies without losing time or budget
• Inspect completed work, close non-conformities promptly and maintain quality standards
  

• Electrical trade qualification and WA Electrical Licence
• Minimum 8 years experience within Supervising electricians and instrument technicians.
• Previous supervisory experience on large industrial, mining, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Australian electrical infrastructure regulations
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, commissioning, QA/QC, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and adapt to dynamic site conditions