Industrial Electrical Site Foreman / Working Supervisor (Australia)
Core
Lead a small crew of electricians and technicians to deliver complex industrial electrical and automation projects for commercial poultry, egg, and intensive livestock industries.
Role type
Senior IC industrial electrical site foreman / working supervisor
Builds
Industrial power and control systems, motor wiring, VSDs, sensors, and control panels for production equipment
Domain
Agriculture (poultry, livestock, food processing) + Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial electrical installation, team leadership, reading electrical drawings and control schematics, three-phase motor and VSD wiring, fault finding and commissioning, PLC-controlled machinery experience, project planning and coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, or manufacturing; familiarity with specific livestock automation systems (Big Dutchman, SKOV, etc.)
Technologies
VSDs, PLCs, three-phase motors, contactors, overloads, control panels
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate a small electrical installation crew; remain hands-on with electrical installation work; plan daily and weekly site activities; allocate labour and coordinate materials; install industrial power and control systems; fault find and commission electrical and automation systems; coordinate with builders, mechanical installers, and customers; monitor productivity and project progress; train and support less experienced team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities