Electrical Superintendent

Requisition ID: 284723 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Karratha WA 

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Project Overview:

Pluto Train is the expansion of a second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore facility. Pluto Train 2 will process Scarborough gas and have an LNG capacity of ~5 million tonnes per annum. As part of the construction of Pluto Train 2, additional domestic gas infrastructure will be installed to increase capacity to ~ 225 Terajoules per day. On 1 January 2022, Woodside issued Full Notice to Proceed (FNTP) to Bechtel (Western Australia) Pty Ltd and Bechtel International, Inc (Bechtel) for the Pluto Train 2 Project Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope of work. Woodside is Australia's leading natural gas producer, and Bechtel is excited to be working with this key customer to help meet the increasing global demand for LNG as a transitional energy source. 

Job Summary:

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the electrical discipline. Supervises and directs electrical craft, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the electrical department. implementation of safety procedures.
• Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
• Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining schedules for labor and equipment.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
• Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned electrical operations.
• Coordinate established area operational plans.  
• Performing work in a brownfield area, liaison with operations to perform this work.
• Communicating with operations on interface work activities.
• Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job. Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate electrical personnel.
• Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University/B.S degree in Electrical Engineering plus 8 years of experience or 12-15 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
• Experience on an LNG construction site   
• Previous experience on a large project scheduling and directing the sequence of work for several crews of related crafts operating within a single area OR;
• Previous experience on a small- to medium-sized project, coordinating and directing multi-discipline craft activities within a specific area of the project, or all related crafts of a single discipline covering all areas of the project.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

Additional Information:

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).   

For non-locals, the FIFO/DIDO roster is 3/1.

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