Construction & Switching Manager

2 weeks ago


Perth, Australia UGL Limited Full time

UGL's Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of services to owners of assets across power, water, and gas sectors. Building on our strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth. This expansion is fueled by mega trends like population growth, energy transition, and the evolving demands of the Western Australian Interconnected system (SWIS)
- As part of our strategic growth plan, we're expanding our team to bolster our capacity to deliver operations and maintenance services within the utilities sector. Our future is exciting, and we want you to be a part of it. Join us as we grow, innovate, and shape the future of Utilities Operations & Maintenance.

**About the role**
- In our newly created Construction & Switching Manager role, your contributions will have a direct impact on our success. You will be responsible for directing and leading construction activities related distribution powerline projects, ensuring compliance to contractual agreements.

**Key responsibilities**
- Conduct HV & LV Switching to facilitate safe access to the network
- Development & submission of eNAR for planned works
- Managing Crew Leaders to uphold the highest standards of safety and performance
- Management of all delivery resources ensuring appropriate tooling, plant and material levels
- Provide technical guidance, advice and mentoring to field workers
- Achieve budgeted margin on projects
- Manage operation activities including scheduling, training

**About You**
- We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to safety, leadership, integrity and innovation. Your qualifications and experience should include:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in the ESI in a management role such as Site Manager, Foreman, Supervisor, or Leading Hand
- Experience leading a team of Lineworkers, particularly in Live Line Glove & Barrier works
- Possess relevant trade qualifications either an Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Distribution Linesman/Jointer
- Switching Qualifications; UEPOPS116 Operate local H.V. switchgear & UEPOPS117 Operate local L.V. switchgear
- Drivers Licence
- Construction White Card
- Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Environmental legislation, Codes of Practice, and Standards relevant to the Western Australia
- Ability to build a strong team and invest in their growth
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

**Benefits**
- Diverse opportunities to back yourself, grow and achieve
- The chance to join one of the world's leading international contractors
- Dedicated wellness program and discounts
- Access endless career options and pathways, because UGL backs our own with a preference to promote from within.
- We’re also a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s leading international contractors

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that team success and value are realised when everyone plays a part

**About Us**
- UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
- As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.
- Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment._

**Job Reference;** 259337

**Discipline**: Construction Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-WA-Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time



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