Electrician
Core
Install underground electrical infrastructure, cable systems, earthing, and temporary power for LNG and oil & gas facilities.
Role type
Industrial electrician (construction)
Builds
Underground conduits, cable routes, direct buried cables, earthing grids, temporary power systems, and site lighting.
Domain
Oil & Gas / Resources / Heavy Industrial Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Underground electrical installation, cable pulling and termination, earthing system installation, temporary power distribution, electrical drawing interpretation, QA/QC compliance, permit-controlled facility safety, mentoring apprentices
Preferred skills
Experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, or Heavy Industrial Construction
Technologies
LV/HV control systems, instrumentation, fibre optic cables, switchboards, generators
Responsibilities
Install underground electrical infrastructure including conduits and direct buried cables; Pull, install, and terminate LV, HV, control, instrumentation, and fibre optic cables; Install and test earthing systems including earth grids and electrodes; Install temporary construction power systems, switchboards, and generators; Complete cable glanding, termination, testing, and verification; Assist with electrical commissioning and fault finding; Conduct QA/QC inspections and documentation; Work safely within live operating facilities under permit systems; Mentor apprentices and support less experienced team members.
Seniority
Experienced tradesperson