Job Description

About the Project

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McConnell Dowell in joint venture with John Holland is delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland for Genex Power — a world-first renewable energy development transforming a former gold mine into a pumped hydro energy storage facility.

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Once complete, Kidston will provide up to 250MW of rapid-response renewable energy to the National Electricity Market, generating enough power for more than 100,000 homes during peak demand periods. The project will create hundreds of jobs and play a significant role in Australia's transition to a sustainable energy future.

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About the Role

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As Permit Manager, you will be the key link between construction, commissioning and external supply authorities, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient permit-to-work, isolation and energisation processes across the project.

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Reporting to the Integration Manager, you'll work closely with commissioning teams, electrical supervisors, construction leaders and supply authorities including Ergon Energy and Powerlink. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you'll play a critical role in delivering major energisation milestones on one of Australia's most innovative energy projects.

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This role is offered on a 2:1 roster based at the Kidston project site.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage the project's Permit-to-Work and isolation systems.
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- Coordinate construction-to-commissioning handovers and energisation activities.
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- Interface with supply authorities for permits, inspections and network connections.
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- Lead electrical isolation, LOTO and protected energisation processes.
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- Coach project teams on permit compliance and safety requirements.
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Don't Tick All The Boxes?

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If you don't meet every requirement but have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.



You may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within McConnell Dowell.

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What Will You Bring?

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- Queensland Electrical Worker License (Electrical Mechanic) - mandatory.
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- Extensive experience managing PTW systems on major infrastructure, industrial or energy projects.
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- Strong HV electrical isolation, commissioning and energisation experience.
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- Proven ability to work with supply authorities and multiple project stakeholders.
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Nice to have: High Voltage Switching certification and experience on renewable energy, utilities or substation projects.

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What's In It For You?

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- Join a nationally significant clean energy project.
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- 2:1 roster supporting work-life balance.
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- Opportunity to lead critical commissioning and energisation milestones.
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- Career development within a major infrastructure and energy contractor.
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About Us

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McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction

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Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. For more than 60 years, we've delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

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We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands-on experience. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people's lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.

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We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encourage all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.

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All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.

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Join us, be you, and help create better together.

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This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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📌 Permit Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Mcconnell Dowell
📍 Queensland