Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
Electrical Superintendent
Lead electrical crew, handle maintenance, breakdowns, and compliance for oil & gas rigs.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will supervise field electricians, step in for equipment breakdowns, support site projects and ensure all electrical work complies with Australian Standards. Responsibilities include conducting site audits, training the crew, managing jobs and maintenance records in SAP/MEX, and providing technical advice on PLCs, motors and power generation while coordinating with budgets and timelines. • Supervise field electricians and lead team across site and field tasks. • Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide onsite project support. • Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with Australian electrical safety standards. • Train and develop the electrical crew. • Manage jobs, inspections and maintenance records using SAP/MEX. • Provide technical advice on PLCs, motors, generators and power systems. • Coordinate work with budgets, timelines and site teams to ensure safe, on‑time completion.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team supervision
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸site audits
- ▸crew training
- ▸sap management
- ▸technical advice
What You Bring
Candidates must be a trade‑qualified electrician holding a Queensland Electrical Licence and an open‑class driver’s licence. The ideal person has strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, proven supervisory experience, competence with PLCs, control systems, motors and generators, and solid computer skills including SAP or MEX. Preference is given to those with a WA licence, hazardous‑area certification, design or project experience, and a background in oil & gas, mining or industrial environments. • Trade‑qualified electrician with a Queensland Electrical Licence and open‑class driver’s licence. • Strong knowledge of electrical safety and Australian Standards. • Proven leadership or supervision experience. • Experience with PLCs, control systems, motors and generators. • Proficient computer skills; experience using SAP or MEX. • Ability to work a 2:2 roster with on‑call duties and field‑based work. • Preferred: WA Electrical Licence, QTP/QBP, hazardous‑area certification, design or project experience, oil & gas/mining background. • Mix of leadership and hands‑on field work.
Requirements
- ▸electrician
- ▸qld licence
- ▸plc
- ▸sap
- ▸leadership
- ▸hazardous
Benefits
Ventia offers a 2:2 roster that promotes work‑life balance, a blend of leadership and hands‑on field work, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth. The role includes a safety‑focused workplace, mental health support through a 24/7 EAP and the Healthy Minds Program, long‑term career stability in the resources sector, and access to diverse career paths across Ventia’s network. • 2:2 roster supporting work‑life balance. • Supportive team with growth opportunities. • Safety‑focused workplace and mental health support (EAP, Healthy Minds Program). • Long‑term career stability in oil, gas and minerals sector. • Access to diverse career paths within Ventia’s broader network.
Work Environment
Field