Electrical Project Lead (Contract) | Gladstone, QLD
An experienced Electrical Project Lead is required to support a portfolio of capital projects at a large industrial operation in Gladstone.
Working within a live operating environment, you will lead electrical capital projects from planning and scope development through to execution, commissioning and handover.
About the Role:
Working within an operational industrial facility, you will lead the delivery of electrical infrastructure projects from planning and execution through to commissioning and handover.
Initial projects will include HV and LV substation cell replacements and associated switchgear upgrades, providing the opportunity to lead critical electrical infrastructure improvements within an operational industrial facility.
This is an initial 6-12 month contract role based full-time on site in Gladstone.
Accommodation, FIFO and livingaway from home allowances are not available.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead electrical capital projects from concept, planning and execution through to handover
Manage contractors, consultants and project delivery partners
Coordinate project scopes, schedules, budgets and risk management activities
Engage closely with operations, maintenance and engineering stakeholders




Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders
Support procurement, vendor management and contract administration activities
Ensure compliance with site safety standards, engineering requirements and regulatory obligations
Coordinate commissioning activities and project close-out documentation
About You:
Demonstrated experience delivering electrical capital projects within industrial, manufacturing, resources, chemical or process plant environments
Experience delivering HV and/or LV electrical infrastructure projects
Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost and delivery outcomes
Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer or equivalent project delivery background
Experience with ABB switchgear or protection systems will be highly regarded
What's on Offer:
Initial 6-12 month contract
Gladstone-based site role
Approximately 40-hour weeks during planning phases, with 12-hour days required during key execution and shutdown activities
Chance to lead critical HV/LV electrical infrastructure projects within a major industrial operation.
Potential for contract extension
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