Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor – Mining & Energy Projects

Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor – Mining & Energy Projects

• We have a new opportunity available with one of our clients in the mining industry for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor to join their project team.
• The position will be based on-site in Rustenburg, Northwest and will report directly to the Project Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating electrical and instrumentation construction activities for a battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment project.
• The role requires strong electrical and instrumentation expertise, contractor supervision experience, and a thorough understanding of construction safety, technical specifications, testing and commissioning procedures to ensure that all installations are completed safely, on schedule and in accordance with approved drawings, quality standards, legal requirements and project specifications.

• Red Seal Electrical Artisan qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant experience in electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience in electrical and instrumentation supervision within industrial, mining, processing plant or energy projects.
• Proven experience supervising electrical and instrumentation contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation installation practices, including cable installation, terminations, earthing, bonding and instrumentation systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, cable schedules, termination diagrams, loop diagrams and technical specifications.
• Experience supervising electrical testing, instrument calibration, loop checks and functional testing.
• Knowledge of inverters, transformers, switchgear, distribution boards, control panels and associated electrical equipment.
• Understanding of battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical safety and associated operating principles.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT) and applicable electrical regulations.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), isolations, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Experience monitoring construction progress, productivity, resource requirements and project schedules.
• Experience managing punch lists, non-conformances, inspection records, test packs and project handover documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High safety awareness, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to work on-site at the project location.

Advantageous:

• An instrumentation qualification.
• A supervisory or project management qualification.
• Experience working on battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
• Experience with inverters, transformers, battery systems, protection systems and control interfaces.
• Experience coordinating energisation, mechanical completion, commissioning and final project handover.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Electrical & Instrumentation Construction Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate all electrical and instrumentation construction activities on-site.
• Onboard, manage and supervise electrical and instrumentation contractors.
• Ensure installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Supervise the installation of battery energy storage systems and associated equipment.
• Oversee the installation of inverters, transformers, switchgear and distribution boards.
• Supervise the installation of cable trays, conduits, cables, glands and terminations.
• Monitor the installation of earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems.
• Supervise the installation of instrumentation, control panels, sensors and field devices.
• Coordinate the installation of communications, protection and control systems.
• Verify compliance with issued-for-construction (IFC) drawings, approved design changes and technical specifications.
• Coordinate work fronts and allocate resources in accordance with the approved project plan.

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture across all electrical and instrumentation construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with the MHSA, OHSACT, applicable electrical regulations and company safety procedures.
• Review and enforce contractor method statements, risk assessments and permit-to-work requirements.
• Coordinate pre-work risk assessments, toolbox talks, planned task observations (PTOs) and electrical isolations.
• Ensure safe working practices around live electrical equipment and battery energy storage systems.
• Verify contractor tools, equipment and test instruments before use.
• Enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures and isolation requirements.
• Identify and manage electrical, instrumentation and construction risks.
• Stop unsafe or non-compliant work and escalate significant safety concerns to the Project Manager.

Testing, Commissioning & Quality Control

• Supervise electrical testing, instrument calibration, loop checks and functional testing.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with quality, commissioning and engineering teams.
• Verify that installations meet approved specifications, quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor and manage electrical and instrumentation punch-list items and non-conformances.
• Follow up on corrective actions and verify that outstanding defects are resolved.
• Support mechanical completion, energisation and commissioning readiness.
• Verify the completion and accuracy of as-built drawings, test packs and handover documentation.
• Ensure all required quality and commissioning records are available for project acceptance.

Project Planning & Progress Monitoring

• Monitor construction progress, productivity and resource requirements against the project schedule.
• Track progress against project milestones and approved completion dates.
• Identify delays, site constraints, technical risks and interface issues.
• Implement or recommend recovery actions to minimise delays and maintain project progress.
• Coordinate construction activities with engineering, procurement, commissioning and other project disciplines.
• Ensure contractors have the necessary resources, materials, equipment and information to complete their work.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and escalate issues that may affect project delivery.

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate daily activities with electrical and instrumentation contractors, construction teams and engineering personnel.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Process Manager, Plant Managers and Plant Engineering Team.
• Liaise with electrical and instrumentation engineering teams, commissioning personnel, safety and quality departments.
• Coordinate with procurement, battery system suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), inspection authorities and testing specialists.
• Verify contractor compliance with company standards, approved procedures and project requirements.
• Resolve construction interface issues and technical challenges in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate site requirements, progress concerns and corrective actions clearly and professionally.

Reporting & Project Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily site diaries, inspection records, progress reports and commissioning records.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure inspection records, test results and technical documentation are properly maintained.
• Track punch-list items, non-conformances, corrective actions and outstanding deliverables.
• Verify the completion of as-built drawings, test packs and project handover documentation.
• Provide regular updates on construction progress, safety performance, quality concerns and project risks.
• Ensure project records comply with applicable company procedures and governance requirements.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure electrical and instrumentation installations comply with approved standards, codes of practice, drawings and specifications.
• Apply approved systems, procedures and technical requirements throughout construction.
• Verify contractor compliance with safety, quality and project requirements.
• Recommend corrective actions for safety, quality, technical and schedule deviations.
• Escalate significant technical, safety, quality and commercial matters to the Project Manager.
• Participate in lessons-learned activities and identify opportunities to improve construction and commissioning processes.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, safety awareness and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Support the successful completion, commissioning and final handover of the project.