Superintendent - E&I & Temp Power

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Assigned to the field construction organisation in a supervisory role. Responsible for supervising and directing all operations within the following disciplines Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls on an EPC (direct-hire) Project. Supervises and directs Contractor activities, subordinate superintendents and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors performance is in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets. Primary contact for jobsite electrical operations and activities and will coordinate with client or contractor resident representatives on jobsite activities within assigned area of electrical operations. Responsible for all jobsite electrical activities and ensures construction operations are in compliance with design, specifications, Environmental Safety and Health Legislation, and relevant guidelines.

This role is offered on a FIFO basis to North Queensland, operating on a 2:1 roster

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative direction to subordinate superintendents, field staff and others, as assigned.
• Responsible for field construction operations within assigned discipline and/or area.
• Determine workforce requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans. 
• Monitor work activities and ensures the quality of work accomplished.
• Ensure the most current design documentation is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Approve direct report time records using established automated tools.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.
• Monitor the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance and quality.
• Perform employee reviews and identifies training and development opportunities for subordinate personnel.
• Ensure Bechtel and local safety codes, requirements and standards are being compiled within their assigned area of responsibility. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering degree or at least 15 years' experience in a similar role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in development of execution and construction scopes of work and strategies.
• Sound Knowledge of QLD mining Act and Regulations
• Experience with Communication, Controls and Hazardous Areas would be an advantage
• Experience with contract formation and administration.
• Experience in EPC(M) contract management. 
• Extensive background in mining construction projects, providing leadership, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent within the project.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Sound understanding of performance management processes such as Six Sigma would be well regarded.
• Advanced understanding of production management including scheduling..
• Advanced knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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