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E & I Construction Superintendent Brownfield Maintenance & Projects


Company : Wood


Location : Portland, Australia


Created : 2025-06-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the E&I Superintendent role at Wood2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the E&I Superintendent role at WoodJob DescriptionRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is currently recruiting for E&I Superintendent based in Portland, Victoria on a permanent basis.Job DescriptionRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is currently recruiting for E&I Superintendent based in Portland, Victoria on a permanent basis.#SiteThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent to oversee field execution of electrical and instrumentation scopes based in Portland, Victoria. The role involves supervising both direct and subcontracted labour in high-risk, live plant areas.What We Can OfferMeaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials marketsGlobal connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilitiesCommitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & WellbeingRange of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotelsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCommitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membershipCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesManage the safe and compliant delivery of E&I works, including HV, LV, and control systemsOversee routine maintenance, shutdowns, upgrades, and minor capital projectsLead teams in testing, commissioning, terminations, cable pulls, and fibre optic workEnsure integration of E&I work with other disciplines and operational interfacesDrive schedule performance, resourcing, QA/QC, and safety leadershipTroubleshoot field issues and liaise with engineering and planning teamsLead consistently against Woods Safety Procedures and Code of Conduct, in conjunction with client Site Safety Procedures and requirementsAccountable for the recruitment of resources for maintenance and project activitiesProviding service delivery support to the businessLead Safety meetings and team briefingsManage subcontractor performance across multiple work fronts, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety, and qualityCoordinate work in a live brownfield processing environment with minimal disruption to operationsCollaborate with planning, operations, and engineering teams to align priorities and resolve field issuesQualificationsWhat makes you remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don''t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the worlds most critical challenges.Current A-Grade Electrical License (mandatory); Instrumentation certification highly desirable.Minimum 10 years experience in E&I work in heavy industry, with 5 years in a supervisory role.Demonstrated experience in brownfield smelting or refining facilities.Knowledge of DCS/PLC systems (Honeywell, Allen-Bradley) and fibre optic networks.Familiarity with HV/LV switching, isolation protocols, and permit-to-work systems.Strong communication and leadership skills across multidiscipline teams.Recognised and accredited management qualification would be advantageous.Minimum 10 years experience in heavy industrial maintenance and project delivery, with at least 5 years in superintendent or site leadership role.Subcontract Management (experience an advantage)Knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislationProficiency in scope definitionAble to demonstrate team building skills and capable of influencing people at all levels of the organisationFlexible with can-do attitudeCandidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.If youre an experienced E&I Superintendent, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!About UsWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.comDiversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesProfessional ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wood by 2xWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr