Utilities Recruitment

Australia’s utilities sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation as the energy transition accelerates. Power generation companies require electrical engineers with experience in grid-scale solar and wind integration, while water utilities need process engineers familiar with desalination and advanced treatment technologies. Network operators face the challenge of maintaining aging infrastructure while implementing smart grid technologies, demanding professionals who understand both legacy systems and digital monitoring platforms.

Jenny Barbour has developed comprehensive expertise in utilities recruitment across these evolving technical landscapes. Through our strategic approach, we connect utilities organisations with professionals who possess both specialised technical knowledge and the operational experience necessary to ensure reliable service delivery across Australia’s dynamic energy and water sectors.

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Engineering, Design and Project Delivery

Engineers, designers, and project specialists ensure utility networks are planned, approved, and delivered efficiently. Their work underpins the reliability, safety, and long-term sustainability of the system.

Carbon Emissions Management: Develops strategies to monitor and reduce carbon output across operations.
Grid Connection Applications: Manages approvals and technical integration with energy networks.
Design: Produces technical drawings and specifications for infrastructure projects.
Engineering: Provides technical expertise across power, water, and renewable systems.
Project Delivery: Leads projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality targets are met.
Project Controls: Monitors cost, schedule, and risk to maintain project performance.

Operations, Maintenance and Safety

Operations and maintenance staff keep utilities running safely and reliably, while health, safety, and environmental professionals ensure compliance with strict standards.

Maintenance and Operations: Ensures assets function optimally through routine inspections and repairs.
Health and Safety: Implements safety programs and compliance initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Environment and Climate Change: Develops strategies to minimise environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements.
Site Managers: Oversee daily site operations, staffing, and compliance.

Trades and Field Roles

Tradespeople and operators perform hands-on work that keeps utility systems functional, safe, and efficient.

Fitters: Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components.
Operators: Monitor and control systems for continuous operation.
HD Drivers: Transport heavy equipment and materials safely and efficiently.
Welders: Join and repair metal components for infrastructure and equipment.
Forklift Drivers: Move materials and equipment within warehouses or project sites.
Excavators: Operate heavy machinery for construction and maintenance projects.
Machine Operators: Run and monitor industrial equipment and machinery.
Assemblers: Put together components for infrastructure or machinery.
Loaders: Handle the loading and unloading of materials safely.

Support and Camp Roles

Utilities projects often require on-site support staff to maintain operations, safety, and well-being.

Camp Support Staff (cleaners, cooks, etc.): Provide essential services for remote site operations, ensuring a safe and functional work environment.
Surveyors: Conduct measurements and site assessments to support planning, construction, and compliance.

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03 9821 5606

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This letter is to advise you that [name withheld for commercial reasons] Group of Companies in Australia has had a close working relationship with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment since September 1998.

In 2001, we formalised our association with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment through a global tendering process of which they were successful and were awarded our “Preferred Supplier” status. Since then we have had no hesitation to extend our contract with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment and plan to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future.

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment has continued to supply us with numerous contractors on both short term and long term tenure. We have always found their candidates of an excellent standard and fit for the requirements we specified. From an administration standpoint, we have always found dealing with the staff of Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment to be nothing less than professional in all aspects, which has contributed significantly to a Least Cost of Ownership outcome of our contract management…