About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking an OHW Supervisor for our Rail Operations hub in Perth.

Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across Western Australia.

The purpose of this role is to monitor the construction and maintenance of Rail Traction Overhead Wiring Systems (OHW). You will be supervising a section of work or package of works whilst supporting employees and subcontractors to ensure the assigned work is delivered safely.

Key responsibilities

• Attends daily prestart and coordination meetings ensuring a coordinated approach in delivery.
• Supports the delivery team in implementing the LOR HSEMS systems. Ensures that the 30/60/90 days risks are identified, and controls are implemented. Ensures a safe working environment is always provided.
• Monitor the performance of employees, subcontractors and sub-partners against their roles and responsibilities.
• Implement the company QA procedures and ensure works meet quality standards and specifications.
• Develop your own skills and competence as a supervisor and your knowledge and understanding of new construction methodologies, techniques, and processes.
• Supports the program deliverable, monitors progress and productivity as well as implementing the environment plan within the area/project. 

About you

• Holds UET30721 or equivalent Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Rail Traction
• At least 2 years Overhead Wiring construction experience at Leading hand/foreman level.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.