Electrical Superintendent

Are you an experienced Electrical Superintendent or senior electrical leader looking for a unique international opportunity where you'll take responsibility for critical hydroelectric generation assets and a high-voltage transmission and distribution network?

We are seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead the reliability, maintenance and continuous improvement of a complex electrical network supporting multiple hydro power stations, HV substations, transmission and distribution systems, industrial facilities and surrounding communities.

This is a senior expatriate opportunity with one of Papua New Guinea's most established and diversified organisations, combining hands-on technical leadership with responsibility for critical power infrastructure.

Working across a geographically dispersed network, you'll lead electrical maintenance and reliability activities to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of hydroelectric generation assets and the associated HV transmission and distribution systems.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to AUD $250,000Comprehensive expatriate package
• Company-provided accommodation
• Full relocation assistance
• Annual leave and return flights
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Company vehicle
• Long-term international career opportunity
• Live and work in one of Papua New Guinea's most spectacular regions, surrounded by mountains, rainforest and outdoor adventure

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Superintendent will provide operational and technical leadership across hydro power generation and the HV transmission and distribution network, with responsibility for electrical maintenance, system reliability, asset performance and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading electrical maintenance and reliability across multiple hydroelectric power stations and associated HV infrastructure
• Managing and developing electrical engineering, maintenance and technical teams
• Overseeing HV substations, transformers, switchgear and transmission and distribution networks
• Managing protection systems, relays, circuit breakers and electrical network integrity
• Developing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Leading fault finding, root cause analysis and power system investigations
• Planning and coordinating shutdowns, outages and major maintenance programs
• Managing capital projects, electrical upgrades and network improvements
• Overseeing protection coordination, testing and commissioning activities
• Managing contractors and specialist service providers
• Driving continuous improvement in electrical reliability and asset performance
• Ensuring compliance with electrical, safety and environmental standards
• Working closely with operations to maximise generation availability and network reliability

You'll Ideally Bring

• Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, OR trade qualification + relevant experience
• Significant experience in HV transmission and distribution, power generation, utilities, mining or heavy industrial environments
• Previous experience in an Electrical Superintendent, Electrical Manager, Maintenance Superintendent or senior electrical leadership role
• Strong knowledge of HV substations, transformers, switchgear, protection relays and electrical distribution systems
• Experience with power system protection, network reliability and electrical asset management
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical maintenance and technical teams
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and continuous improvement capability
• Experience managing shutdowns, electrical projects, contractors and capital works
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hydro generation experience is advantageous, but strong transmission and distribution experience is the priority
• Previous remote, regional or expatriate experience will be highly regarded

This is far more than a traditional electrical engineering position.

As Electrical Superintendent, you'll have genuine ownership of critical electrical infrastructure, leading the people, maintenance strategies and technical improvements required to maximise reliability across both hydro generation and HV transmission and distribution assets.

With a salary of up to AUD $250,000 plus a comprehensive expatriate package, this represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced electrical leader looking to take on significant technical responsibility while building an international career.

If you have strong HV transmission, distribution, protection and electrical maintenance leadership experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact RobLawMax Recruitment for a confidential discussion.