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Electrician

Kolsen Group HR Hub
Contract
On-site
Darwin, Australia
Electrical
Introduction

About Kolsen

Kolsen businesses operate across facilities, electrical and industrial services with over 400 staff based in the NT. Kolsen provides services to our clients within defence, government, resources and utilities sectors. We are on a mission to continue driving the development and sustainability of our regions by bringing the strongest leadership, innovation and sustainable practices from complementary industries together in a scalable solution.

As one of the largest locally owned employers in the NT, we continue to develop the capability of our local workforce and offer local people an opportunity to develop career pathways across a broad range of roles in the construction and maintenance industries. Growing our business through diversity, equality and fair employment practices.



Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Electrical Tradesperson is accountable under the leadership and direction of a supervisor to carry out the duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operating, and maintenance of overhead and underground and distribution systems.

The Electrical Tradesperson is accountable to operate safely and effectively as a team member in the work environment. This may also include duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of substations. 

 

Position Responsibilities

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Ensure workforce fully understand and comply with the Kolsen QHSE requirements and relevant policies.

Be proactive in identifying hazards, developing safety procedures, and encouraging continuous improvement in relation to HSE.

Ensure that all electrical work is performed by and supervised by holders of electrical work licence appropriate to the work.

Assist in identifying hazards, advising on safety procedures, and monitoring work practices to ensure adherence to correct procedures and standards for safety and environmental performance. Support the Kolsen Group corporate quality, safety, health, and environmental management systems by:

  • Reporting to your Manager or QHSE Manager any situation that could result in harm to a person, the environment or may adversely affect the services we provide for our customers.
  • Report to your Manager or QHSE Manager any opportunity that you believe would improve the quality of service we provide our customers or could reduce the potential for harm to people or the environment.
  • Understand and support the annual QHSE objectives.

To immediately pause or make safe any work condition or activity that could result in immediate harm and immediately notify either by phone or in person the responsible line manager and the QHSE adviser or Director.

Leading and promoting the implementation of integrated management systems for Quality, Safety, Health and the Environment.

Ensure apprentices perform works only as per Division 3A of the “Electrical Workers and Contractors Act 1978"

QUALITY

Ensure that all electrical installation work is in accordance with the relevant (latest editions)

Statutory Requirements, State Legislation, Australian Standards and Site Quality Requirements.

PEOPLE AND TEAMS

Supervise, coach and mentor apprentices.

Maintain a high level of communication and cooperative working relationships on site. Be proactive in reporting any workforce issues and concerns.

OTHER

Undertake other tasks to support the project or business operations as required. Adhere to

the Direction, Competence, Opportunity, and Motivation (D-COM) principles.
 


Skills And Experiences

SELECTION CRITERIA:

ESSENTIALS:

  • Must be based in Australia or New Zealand. 
  • Knowledge and experience in heavy industrial electrical construction, including installation of High Voltage equipment and systems
  • Knowledge and experience in construction of substations and/or renewable projects will be highly advantageous
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
  • Current Northern Territory Electrical Trade Certificate or Current Northern Territory Electrical worker registration
  • Current Northern Territory “C” Class Driving Licence.
  • Ability read and interpret schematic drawings
  • Assembly, fit-out, and writing of distribution systems & switchboards
  • Assembly, fit-out, and writing of control systems assembly
  • Custom and Modular Enclosure systems assembly
  • Copper bus bar power distribution.

 

DESIRABLE:

  • High-risk EWP and Forklift Licenses
  • Working at height qualifications
  • Current LVR and CPR qualifications
  • Current construction industry white card
  • Must be a qualified and licensed electrician
  • At least two years of electrical work experience.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Interpersonal/ verbal communication skills – communicates effectively with the full range of people involved on and off site.
  • Organizational skills with high standards of work are essential

 



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