AddressAre you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in within the mining industry? Do you have a knack for delivering top-notch engineering solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to regulations? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity
We are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for highly skilled Electrical Engineers for upcoming mining projects to contribute their expertise.
As an Electrical Engineer, your position can involve overseeing the design, planning, execution and maintenance of mining projects related to power generation and transmission, fixed plant equipment, bulk materials handling equipment or heavy mobile equipment.
The role carries significant responsibilities in terms of ensuring that engineering and technical activities are conducted effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will play a crucial role in the successful completion and operation of projects, which directly impacts the company's reputation, client satisfaction, and overall business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the electrical technical scope of projects, providing Electrical Engineering support to site-based engineers and projects teams.
- Provide technical advice to planning and site-based maintenance teams to ensure the safety and integrity of electrical systems across the business.
- Perform electrical calculations and produce electrical documentation in a hands-on manner, utilizing technical expertise to maintain quality and accuracy.
- Carry out electrical design and project tasks, following Australian standards.
- Propose and implement solutions for complex equipment challenges.
- Contribute to identifying, developing, and executing improvement projects.
- Support ongoing enhancements to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for operational reliability and KPI reporting.
- Investigate electrical system failures and implement measures to improve reliability.
- Use statistical tools to analyze failure data and improve equipment reliability.
- Work with operations and maintenance teams to enhance overall equipment performance.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, recognized by Engineers Australia and 5+ years’ industry experience (minimum 3+ years post-graduate) in an Electrical Engineering role within the mining & mineral processing sector in Australia.
- Thorough knowledge of power generation and transmission, fixed plant equipment, bulk materials handling equipment or heavy mobile equipment is essential.
- Effortless problem-solving skills with root cause analysis.
- A curious an innovative mindset, showcasing adept problem-solving skills, with an eagerness for continuous learning.
- Ability to work across various discipline projects, establish project criteria, and manage competing project elements.
- Ability to make and defend decisions, often with limited information.
- Eagerness to be based on or travel to site to build stakeholder relationships and to gain in-depth practical understanding.
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
- Permanent work rights in Australia.
Design & Build specialises in recruitment for Engineering industries on a regional and national basis. Our first engineering desk was started in 2012, and since then we have worked with a range of multinational and local specialist engineering firms all over Australia.
If you’re ready for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, please apply now or contact Chris Mitchell on *********@designandbuild.com.au or 0497 159 *** for more information.
