Construction Specialist (Electrical and Instrumentation)

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neurodivergent candidates to apply.

Purpose

• Supervise and monitor all relevant contractors' electrical and instrument control activity to ensure work meets the planned project schedule and other project specifications and the work is delivered and achieved safely on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure work is completed in accordance with the Project Execution and HSE Management Plans and ensure full compliance to these plans.
• Execute the construction portion of project plans through:
• Detailed planning and day-to-day direction of field activities.
• Preparation of resource forecasting.
• Forecasting of costs and trends.
• Establish, authorize and implement construction schedules and strategy, including:
• Authorize construction planning, programming and completion schedules.
• Ensure alignment to construction schedules, methods, adequate resourcing, material and equipment requirements.
• Manage any scope, cost, time and schedule changes to a project.
• Control project expectations for labour, equipment, material and services and ensure field operations are within budget.
• In conjunction with the field planner, ensure the execution plan for each contract is logical, achievable and adequately resourced.
• Provide supervision and direction to discipline employees, sub-contractors and field supervisors.
• Be aware of all project labour and industrial relations and coordinate with the Industrial Relations group to ensure adherence to, and keep up to date with, relevant policies and processes.
• Make recommendations regarding engagement of subcontractors and assist in the reviews for major subcontract variations.
• Delegate to field staff and maintain supervision of their functional responsibilities, including craft supervision, contract administration, construction control and field office administration as appropriate.
• Ensure effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Ensure regular communication and liaison with the Construction Manager on field activities and ensure communication on existing or potential problems which may affect performance of the work.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the client and strive for customer satisfaction rating that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and terms and conditions of Head Contract.
• Ensure cohesion of project teams by:
• Identifying and managing risk.
• Encouraging commitment through formulating a clear vision and direction.
• Leading a proactive work environment and maintaining focus on the project goals.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Knowledgeable in the establishment and application of construction management systems, processes and tools.
• Excellent technical and practical skills and able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.
• Previous technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline, including experience in construction positions and construction management.
• Previous trade experience combined with experience in a supervisory role.
• Competent in the use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and a sound knowledge in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Has experience in the oil and gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure industries and has construction engineering experience on large projects.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the construction work and construction subcontractor to meet all construction milestone dates.
• Prepares the construction plan to ensure the efficiency, quality, safety, and performance of construction to meet project objectives.
• Must have thorough knowledge of construction practices, economic principles, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.