Operations Manager

PHE is looking for a confident, commercially minded Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of PHE Power & Infrastructure, an established business delivering complex projects across the energy, power generation, and industrial sectors.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you’ll oversee all project operations, team performance, and client outcomes across Australia. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Supervisors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly visible across the business.

You’ll also play a critical role in developing and supporting your leadership team, helping them stay focused on the big picture, drive accountability, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across all active P&I projects
• Support and develop PMs and Supervisors to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Maintain strong commercial oversight including cost controls and reporting
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and licensing requirements
• Identify risks early, resolve issues quickly, and escalate when needed
• Drive a consistent, high-performance culture across multiple project sites
• Manage client relationships and lead resolution of operational challenges
• Provide clear, timely updates to the General Manager and executive team

What You’ll Bring

• 3 - 5+ years in a senior operational or leadership role
• Experience in electrical contracting, oil & gas, and/or power generation
• Electrical Licence and White Card (essential)
• C-Class manual driver’s licence
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of compliance
• Experience leading remote or site-based teams

About PHE:

It is an exciting time to join as PHE has over 50 years of experience and provides electrical and instrumentation operations support services to clients throughout Australia including mining, hydropower generation, remote gas power generation plants, food and beverage, pulp and paper manufacturing, and timber processing industries and is known for the excellent care we take with clients and employees alike.

We are a growing Industrial Electrical Contracting company with projects and branch locations in NSW, QLD, NT, SA, and WA that offers its employees a safe, efficient, and rewarding work environment that promotes personal and professional growth.

PHE is actively involved in major projects across Australia, including Cadia Mine NSW, BHP Carrapateena Mine SA, Snowy Hydro NSW scheme, Tanami Mine NT, Prominent Hill Mine SA, Clarke Energy Power Stations (Various sites in Surat and Bowen Basins) and installations/upgrades in the timber and food and beverage industries.

We believe:

• Our people and their safety are our primary responsibility.
• In encouraging people to be the best they can be.
• Our success depends on having the right people in positions with the right attitude.

Why Join PHE Power & Infrastructure?

You’ll be joining a team that’s trusted to deliver high-stakes infrastructure across Australia for the past 50 years. We value autonomy, integrity, and performance, backed by a leadership team who’ll give you the tools and trust to lead from the front.

Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia

PHE conducts pre-employment medical, Drug and Alcohol testing and a National Police Check prior to employment.