Site Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Site Engineer to lead day‑to‑day supervision of electrical works for transmission line and substation projects in Port Moresby. The role involves coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring compliance with drawings and standards, and maintaining accurate site documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation activities, including HV equipment, earthing/grounding, cable works, terminations, and protection & control interfaces.
• Coordinate with Transmission Line, Substation and Civil Engineers to manage work fronts, sequencing and interface issues.
• Monitor contractor progress, verify quantities and percent complete, and flag constraints or risks.
• Maintain daily site records such as diaries, labour/plant logs, inspection checklists, test records, photographs and as‑built mark‑ups.
• Conduct site verification of completed works, perform dimensional checks and witness inspections/tests at hold points.
• Identify non‑conformances, raise NCRs/defect lists and drive their closure in collaboration with the contractor.
• Support HSE compliance by promoting safe work practices, participating in toolbox talks and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Assist the procurement/commercial team with verification of contractor claims and variations.
• Contribute to testing and commissioning readiness by confirming installation completeness and supporting pre‑commissioning documentation.
• Perform any additional site supervision and coordination duties required to meet project objectives.

Required profile

Required skills

• Electrical installation
• High‑voltage (HV) equipment handling
• Earthing and grounding systems
• Cable installation and terminations
• Protection and control system knowledge
• Testing and commissioning procedures
• Site supervision and coordination