Job Description
Electrical Construction Manager / Supervisor - New England Solar Farm
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Stralis Energy are looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager / Supervisor to join us on a casual basis at New England Solar Farm Stage 1, located near Uralla in the New England region of NSW - one of Australia's largest operating solar assets, with approximately 400MWac of generation capacity.
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About the role
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Reporting into the Stralis project team, you'll take the lead on electrical construction and commissioning activities across the site, with a strong focus on DC-side works. This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to someone who knows solar farm electrical systems inside out and can run a commissioning program from first energisation through to handover.
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Supervising and coordinating electrical construction crews carrying out DC-side installation, termination and rectification works, including string wiring, combiner boxes, DC cabling and earthing
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Planning, running and signing off commissioning activities, including completion of ITRs (Inspection & Test Records) and ITCs (Inspection & Test Certificates) to project specification and relevant AS/NZS standards
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Overseeing quality control, defect identification and rectification prior to system handover
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Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, single line diagrams and cable schedules to direct site works
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Enforcing site safety requirements - JSAs, SWMS, toolbox talks and general WHS compliance
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Liaising with site management,



other trades and the broader project team to sequence works and resolve technical issues
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Supporting pre-commissioning testing including string testing, insulation resistance testing and polarity checks
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About you
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Trade-qualified Electrician (current Australian electrical licence) or relevant electrical engineering background
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Strong, demonstrated DC electrical experience on utility-scale solar projects - PV string wiring, combiner boxes, central/string inverters, DC cabling and termination
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Proven experience managing or supervising the ITR/ITC commissioning process on a solar farm or comparable large-scale project
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Prior experience in a Construction Manager, Supervisor or Electrical Superintendent capacity on renewable energy or utility infrastructure projects
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Solid working knowledge of AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS **** and current solar farm
construction/commissioning
practices
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Robust leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage crews and competing priorities on a live construction site
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Current driver's licence and White Card (Construction Induction)
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Available for casual, site-based engagement at Uralla, NSW
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What's on offer
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Casual hourly rate reflecting your experience and qualifications
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Direct engagement with Stralis Energy - no agency middle-man
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Work on a landmark, large-scale operating solar asset in the New England region
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Flexible casual arrangement
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Supportive, safety-focused team environment
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Stralis Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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