Electrical Engineer

Duties and responsibilities:

As an Electrical Engineer within the shipbuilding industry, the duties and task that the candidate shall carry on include:

·       To support and working within the Electrical and Controls discipline to deliver electrical and controls systems for naval ships. 

·       Systems responsibility includes but not limited to:

-        Electrical Plant – Electric Motors, Generators

-        Electric Cabling, Connections and Cable Installation Systems

-        Power Distribution Systems, Protection Devices, Switchboards

-        Power Conversion Equipment, Batteries

-        Ships Lighting System

-        Platform Control System (IPMS)

-        Alarm Systems and Warning Systems. 

·       To provide Electrical Engineering technical competence based on relevant experience and knowledge. 

·       Complete electrical and control systems design for naval ship systems, applying robust systems engineering process.

·       Create engineering designs to integrate platform electrical and control systems into naval vessels.

·       Undertake technical investigations and root cause analysis to develop innovative engineering solutions.

·       Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established standards.

·       Support and work effectively as an extension of the Electrical and Controls discipline within Ghenova Australia located in Melbourne.

·       Work effectively within the broader Ghenova’s engineering team to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs.

·       Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule, and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

·       Plan and administrate design coordination meetings with engineering project stakeholders.

·       Plan and administrate Design Review meetings with the Client.

·       Developing the work under Ghenova’s brand standards.

·      Provide naval engineering expertise and updated knowledge in the main current Australian Sea Defense Programs.

·       Other duties which may be required from time to time.

Essential Skills / Qualifications for the candidate:

-       Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering or similar (required)

-       IT Skills. The candidate must prove knowledge of 2D CAD tools to produce design information.

-        Languages: English

Employment Experience:

-        Experience in executing projects and tasks in a multidisciplinary environment.

-        Experience in the design of electrical and control systems.

-       Understanding of the naval/shipbuilding industry operations (highly desirable)

-       Experience in naval/marine engineering (highly desirable)

-        Experience with electrical and control systems on a naval ship platform, including with medium voltage power design and analysis up to 440VAC.

-       Ability to read and understand electrical single line diagrams and schematics.

-       Experience in a technical and industrial Defence environment or similar.

-       Knowledge of 2D CAD (AutoCAD/MicroStation) to produce design information.

-       Strong interpersonal skills

-       Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision‐making skills.

-       Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high‐pressure environment.

-       Ability to manage, prioritise and complete multiple tasks concurrently.

-       Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.

-       Competent in the understanding of, and development of, engineering documentation and engineering drawings.

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role