Electrical Engineer

Steel Mains is Australia’s leading manufacturer and supplier of complete pipeline systems for the transportation of water and wastewater, offering a total solutions approach to its customers.

Our Plant in Kwinana, WA is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the team. Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for Electrical and PLC projects, technical support and back up design engineer activities for the site. 

The successful candidate needs to be results orientated, highly organised, innovative and flexible while managing day to day challenges.

The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Update existing electrical schematics with any as built changes or modifications
• Provide required documentation for installation and testing of electrical control systems for new projects.
• Develop and modify control logic for PLCs
• Provide technical support for the electrical maintenance staff on machine breakdowns
• Generate cost estimates, sub-contract prices, drawings, sketches, documentation and raise purchase orders relevant to specific projects.
• Supervise the manufacture, installation and commissioning of specific projects.
• Review modifications to the EHS aspects of plant machinery ensuring that potential hazards are identified and controlled.
• Identify and report any non-conformances of product systems, unsafe practices or equipment.
• Assist in the evaluation of problems and determination of changes to prevent recurrences and identify opportunities for improvement.

The successful candidate will have:

• Associate Diploma or Degree in either Electrical or Electronics Engineering or highly experienced technician with 2-5 years’ work experience in the field
• Good understanding of electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles
• A reasonable knowledge of PLCs, HMIs and VSDs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is preferred.
• Excellent trouble shooting, analysis and diagnostic skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will have a can-do proactive attitude and always able find a solution
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

As well as a clean and safe work environment, we offer a competitive salary, free onsite car parking and the opportunity to progress and develop your career with a highly reputable and long-established market leader.

Steel Mains is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.