CHINT was established more than 40 years ago in 1984 and built from the capital of approximately 8,000 US dollars. With our rapid development these years, CHINT has become the world’s leading smart energy solutions provider for the whole industrial chain with a comprehensive product range. In 2023, our annual sales revenue surpassed 22.1 billion US dollars, and our total assets exceeded 25 billion US dollars.

Over two decades of global expansion, our business network covers more than 140 countries and regions worldwide in business industries of low-voltage electric, power transmission and distribution, smart technology, energy instruments and meters, green energy, solar and more. CHINT has more than 50,000 employees worldwide, creating more than 200,000 jobs in the industrial chains.

As the market localization progresses steadily, CHINT Global further establishes its supply chain through business integration and industrial upgrade. Optimizing the service system and project financing, providing innovatively integrated technical services for the global energy market, and a flexible working business model. Leveraging energy, intelligent manufacturing and digital technology, CHINT has adopted “One Cloud & Two Nets” as the business strategy, takes “CHINT Cloud” as the carrier of intelligent technology and data application, and takes the lead in building the energy Internet of things (EloT) and industrial Internet of things platforms (loT).

Focusing on the energy system of supply, storage, transmission, distribution and consumption, CHINT has core businesses of clean energy, energy distribution, big data and energy value-added services. Furthermore, CHINT’s pillar businesses include photovoltaic equipment, energy storage, power transmission & distribution, low-voltage apparatuses, intelligent terminals, software development and control automation. By developing into a platform-based enterprise, CHINT provides a package of energy solutions for public institutions, industrial & commercial users and end-users, by building a regional smart energy operation ecosphere.

The Site Manager is responsible for the effective on-site execution and delivery of CHINT's Transmission and Distribution projects across Australia, including Power and Distribution Transformers, HV/MV/LV Switchgear, packaged substations, and related electrical equipment.

You will lead and coordinate CHINT's site personnel and appointed subcontractors throughout mobilisation, installation, testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements and customer expectations.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate site resources, monitor progress, quality and safety, manage site interfaces and resolve operational issues. The role will support multiple projects, products and sites as required by CHINT's Australia's business,



working in accordance with the applicable project management plans and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management and Leadership

- Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and execution of CHINT's site activities, leading and coordinating CHINT's site personnel, including Site Engineers, Testing Engineers and HSE Coordinators, for site execution, together with CHINT-appointed subcontractors. This does not change formal organisational reporting lines.
- Lead site mobilisation and readiness, including coordination of personnel, equipment, materials, access and subcontractor resources.
- Develop and maintain site programmes and short-term work plans aligned with the agreed project programme, monitor progress against milestones and coordinate corrective actions where required.

Installation, Technical Coordination and Interfaces

- Coordinate the installation, testing, commissioning support and handover of CHINT equipment and systems, ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with approved designs, specifications, procedures and contractual requirements.
- Manage interfaces affecting CHINT's scope of work, including coordination with the customer, civil and electrical contractors and other site stakeholders, without assuming responsibility for their respective scopes.
- Coordinate with CHINT's Project Management, Engineering, Production, Quality, HSE, Testing and Service teams to resolve site issues, technical queries and logistical constraints.
- Coordinate equipment delivery, receipt, storage, handling and installation to prevent damage and minimise delays.

Safety and Quality

- Promote a strong safety culture and monitor compliance with applicable Australian WHS legislation, site requirements and CHINT procedures for CHINT's activities and its subcontractors.
- Coordinate site inspections, quality checks, testing arrangements, defect rectification and completion of required quality records, working with the relevant technical and quality personnel.

Progress Reporting and Project Controls

- Monitor site progress, productivity, resource requirements and constraints, providing regular and accurate updates to the Project Manager.
- Identify, assess and escalate site risks, delays, technical issues, potential variations and cost impacts, ensuring mitigation actions are followed through.
- Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, progress records, site instructions, inspection records, action registers and handover documentation.
- Support project forecasting, progress claims, variation assessments and close-out by providing timely site information and supporting evidence.



Refer commercial commitments and contractual changes to the appropriate authorised personnel.

Stakeholder Management and Handover

- Represent CHINT at site meetings and act as the primary operational point of contact for CHINT's scope of work.
- Lead site coordination meetings and toolbox meetings as required, ensuring actions are assigned, monitored and completed.
- Coordinate punch-list close-out, outstanding defects, completion documentation and handover of CHINT's scope.
- Undertake assignments across CHINT's Australian project portfolio, adapting to different products, customers, site environments and project requirements, and applying the relevant Project Management Plan and procedures.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in electrical site management, construction or project delivery, preferably within the power Transmission and Distribution sector.
- Demonstrated experience leading site activities, coordinating multidisciplinary site personnel and managing subcontractors to deliver work safely and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing and commissioning processes.
- Experience with Power and Distribution Transformers, HV/MV/LV Switchgear, packaged substations or related electrical infrastructure would be highly advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of Australian WHS requirements and practical experience implementing site safety controls.
- Proven ability to plan and coordinate site activities, manage resources, monitor progress and address construction constraints and delays.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, work schedules, method statements and technical documentation.
- Experience managing interfaces between equipment installation, civil works, electrical works, customers and other contractors.
- Strong leadership, organisational, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate technical personnel and subcontractors effectively.
- Ability to identify site risks, technical issues, potential variations and cost or schedule impacts, and escalate them appropriately.
- Strong customer and stakeholder management skills, with a professional and solutions-oriented approach.
- High level of personal accountability, initiative and ability to work independently while operating within established project management and reporting arrangements.
- Valuable computer skills, including MS Office and relevant project scheduling, reporting and document management software.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work across project sites throughout Australia.
- Project Management qualifications, relevant electrical or construction licences, and applicable Australian industry certifications would be advantageous or required where relevant to the assigned duties.

📌 Site Manager – Transmission & Distribution (Melbourne)
🏢 CHINT
📍 Melbourne