AddressAgnico Eagle is a global leader in the gold mining business, with eight mines located in Canada, Finland, Australia and Mexico. Everywhere we operate, we strive to be an admired member of the community and to be recognised as both a good employer and a good neighbour.
We are proud of our reputation as a leader in safety and sustainability, as well as the prosperity we bring to our employees, their families and the communities in which we operate. Globally, we employ over 16,000 people who contribute to some of the most skilled teams of professionals in the industry. We recognise that our people are the key to our success.
Agnico Eagle owns and operates the Fosterville Gold Mine which is located on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, approximately 20 kilometres east of Bendigo in Central Victoria. With its population of approximately 120,000 people, Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest and most progressive regional cities offering a great residential lifestyle choice.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Fosterville Gold Mine invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Electrical Engineer. The primary purpose of this position is to support the site electrical teams by providing technical direction maintaining and improving the existing electrical infrastructure and ensures that installations conform to standards and requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, and documentation.
Provide technical support for capital works, project electrical installations and to maintain the site electrical management plan and management system to control electrical drawings, standards and specifications.
Reporting to the Mine Electrical Superintendent, your duties will include:
- Conducting and maintaining electrical models for analysis of high and low voltage systems including fault level calculations, load flow, protection schemes/coordination, arc flash assessment;
- Providing advice on the technical resolution of operational and project technical queries and troubleshooting;
- Develop and review the standards and procedures for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical plant;
- Provide technical ownership of electrical design;
- Carry out engineering calculations, drawings, and documentation.
- Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and site requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings and site plans.
- Facilitating capital and project works from feasibility to commissioning with responsibility for planning, design, execution and maintenance planning;
The successful candidate should possess the following:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated with a positive attitude;
- High level emotional intelligence with the ability to positively engage others and as part of a team;
- Tertiary Electrical Engineering qualifications or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years practical experience;
- Experience in electrical and high voltage design.
- Computer literacy AutoCAD, PowerCAD and Etap, MS Office suit and MS Projects.
- A working knowledge of Australian electrical standards and mining safety regulations.
- The ability to work towards and gain registration with Engineers Australia.
The roster for this residential position will be Monday – Friday with the possibility to accommodate a flexible work roster once you settle into the role.
A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, knowledge and experience. If required, relocation assistance will be provided.
Next Steps
The recruitment process takes into consideration your alignment to the role and our company values. Suitable applicants will be shortlisted and invited to discuss their interest in the role.
Additionally, functional capacity/medical assessment, national crime check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks will all form part of the recruitment process.
Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
BENEFITS WHEN YOU JOIN AGNICO EAGLE
At Agnico Eagle we can offer, challenging and rewarding careers, with excellent opportunities for advancement, a company culture of respect, excellence and collaboration and competitive pay and benefits including:
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Employee Benefits Program including access to discounted Private Health insurance
- Health and Wellbeing Program including access to local gym and aquatic facilities
- Training and development programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Share Plan Program
- Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance
- Paid Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Novated Leasing options for vehicles
- Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance
For more company information please view our website at agnicoeagle.com
