Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
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Offshore E&I supervisor
Coordinates offshore electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility's permit, isolation and process-safety arrangements.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$220k–$280kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOffshore rotation, travel and standby terms vary significantly by facility and employer.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Coordinates offshore electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility's permit, isolation and process-safety arrangements. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Plan and allocate E&I jobs
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Check qualifications, isolations and interfaces
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Review quality and operational handover
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Permit and isolation systems
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E&I work packs
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Crew and defect records
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Relevant E&I trade, electrical licence and leadership depth
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Facility-specific induction and emergency competence
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Offshore appointment and delegated authority confirmed
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Facility systems and team size
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Risk and maintenance decisions
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Test and handover outcomes
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build offshore E&I depth
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Lead bounded maintenance tasks
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Develop crew and process-safety accountability
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Compare roles and pay →Uses maintenance, condition and failure data to improve tactics and availability for a defined asset class.
Related role band: $140k–$200kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.