Electrical Leading Hands

About the OCU Group

OCU Group is a global infrastructure and energy services business with more than 5,000 people delivering projects that power communities and support the energy transition.

Our Australian and New Zealand operations are growing fast, bringing together great businesses including All Energy Contracting (AEC), Bam Bam, Pilecom and Volta under one group.

All Energy Contracting (AEC) is a leading multidisciplinary construction contractor specialising in renewables and energy infrastructure projects.   We deliver projects across solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), high voltage connections, substations, balance of plant and associated civil, electrical and mechanical works. 

About the Opportunities

We have multiple opportunities for experienced Electrical Leading Hands to join our team delivering the Solomon Airport Solar Hub, a 440MW project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Once complete, it will be WA’s largest solar development, with around 671,000 solar panels installed across the build and construction due for completion in 2028.

And this is just the start. Beyond this project, there are plenty of opportunities on the horizon, both in Western Australia and across Australia and New Zealand, as our pipeline continues to grow

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you’ll lead a crew of electricians and trade assistants keeping work safe, productive and built to standard.

This is a FIFO, site-based role on a 2:1 roster. You’ll be based at one of the best camps in the Pilbara, complete with ensuite rooms, a gym and great recreation facilities.

What you’ll do

• Lead and work alongside your crew delivering above-ground solar installation works, including string cabling, cable looming and management, and module and equipment terminations.
• Allocate daily tasks, keeping your crew productive and on track against the work plan set by your supervisor.
• Read drawings and work packs, making sure installations meet AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5033 and project requirements.
• Run pre-starts and complete SWMS and take 5s with your crew, stepping in to stop unsafe work.
• Check work quality as you go, complete ITP sign-offs and support electrical testing and commissioning.
• Support and develop electricians, apprentices and trade assistants, setting the standard for safety and quality on site.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a leading hand, or as an experienced electrician ready to step up, ideally on solar farm, renewable energy or major infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 5033, and safe work practices.
• White Card, LVR/CPR and First Aid.
• Clear communication and the ability to lead by example on the tools.
• Australian driver’s licence and working rights.
• Comfortable working FIFO on a 2:1 roster.
• Experience on large-scale solar, or on remote or Pilbara-based projects, advantageous.

What We Offer

• Be part of something bigger: join an international group operating across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• Grow with us: be part of AEC’s expanding presence in Western Australia and across Australia and New Zealand, backed by a strong and growing pipeline of work.
• Work on industry leading projects: contribute to some of Australia and New Zealand’s largest renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.
• Be part of the energy transition: work in an industry that is helping build a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Hayley Urriola at careersANZ@ocugroup.com.