Job Description
Industrial Electrical Supervisor – Hands-On Role
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AMS Electrical Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Supervisor to join our growing team.
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This is not an office-based supervisor position. We're looking for someone who is comfortable leading from the front — working on the tools alongside the team while taking responsibility for coordinating jobs, supervising trades and apprentices, communicating with clients, and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
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About the Role
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Hands-on electrical installation, maintenance and breakdown work
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Supervising electricians, apprentices and subcontractors
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Coordinating daily works, labour and job priorities
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Industrial fault finding and breakdown response
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Machinery installation, relocation and commissioning
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Switchboard, MCC and control panel works
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Motors, VSDs, soft starters and motor control systems
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PLC, HMI and industrial automation fault finding
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Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control drawings
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Planning materials and equipment required for upcoming works
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Liaising directly with clients and site management
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Ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with Australian Standards and site requirements
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Assisting with testing, commissioning and handover of completed projects
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Providing guidance and training to apprentices and less experienced tradespeople
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About You
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Holds a current NSW Electrical Licence
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Has strong industrial electrical experience
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Has previous supervisory, leading hand or senior electrician experience
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Is confident fault finding industrial machinery and control systems
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Has a good understanding of motors, contactors, VSDs, safety circuits and PLC-controlled equipment
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Can read and understand electrical drawings
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Can organise a team and keep jobs moving efficiently
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Is confident communicating directly with clients
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Takes pride in workmanship and presentation
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Is reliable, organised and able to make decisions on site
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Is still willing to get on the tools and work alongside the team
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Experience with PLC/HMI systems, industrial automation, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi or similar platforms will be highly regarded.
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What We Offer
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Competitive hourly rate based on experience
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Company vehicle
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Fuel card and tolls
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Overtime opportunities
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Variety of industrial maintenance, breakdown and project work
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Opportunity to take ownership of jobs and lead a growing team
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Exposure to industrial automation, PLCs, VSDs and control systems
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Ongoing technical development and training
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Genuine prospect to progress as AMS Electrical continues to grow
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About AMS Electrical
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AMS Electrical is an industrial electrical and automation contractor servicing manufacturing and industrial clients across NSW.
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Our work covers industrial maintenance, breakdowns, machinery installations, switchboards and MCCs, motor control, VSDs, PLC/HMI systems, automation upgrades and project installations.
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We are looking for someone who wants more responsibility than a standard electrician role but still enjoys being hands-on and working on the tools.

📌 Industrial Electrician (New South Wales)
🏢 AMS Electrical
📍 New South Wales