At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-voltage projects, ensuring safety and quality while collaborating with teams.
- Company: Ampcontrol, a leader in electrical engineering with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible work, paid parental leave, health care discounts, and career development support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to community and reconciliation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mining and infrastructure while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in high-voltage systems preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We're looking for a proactive Electrical Project Engineer to join our Service team based in Hexham, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with project delivery, working across high-voltage maintenance, testing, commissioning and upgrade projects for customers in the mining and infrastructure sectors.
As the Electrical Project Engineer, you'll oversee and support the delivery of high-voltage field service projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to provide technical leadership while driving successful project outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and coordinating high-voltage field service projects from planning through to completion
- Supporting maintenance, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on HV equipment
- Monitoring project schedules, resources, budgets and risk mitigation activities
- Providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements
- Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime
- Building strong customer relationships and acting as a key technical point of contact during project delivery
- Collaborating with engineering, procurement, logistics and field service teams to deliver project outcomes
- Preparing project reports, technical documentation and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related discipline
- Experience in electrical engineering, transformer maintenance, high-voltage systems or field service operations
- Strong project management, planning and risk management capabilities
- Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting and maintaining HV equipment
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards, safety regulations and quality assurance practices
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Current Driver's Licence
- Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 (desirable)
Employee Benefits:
At Ampcontrol, we recognise that our people are key to our success. In return for your contribution, we offer a range of benefits to support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid parental leave
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted private health care
- Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
- Education assistance and ongoing career development opportunities
We value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to Reconciliation through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Join us in our journey towards Reconciliation and making a meaningful impact in the community.
Electrical Project Engineer in Hexham employer: Ampcontrol
Ampcontrol is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive range of benefits including paid parental leave, salary packaging options, and education assistance. With a strong commitment to safety and innovation, our Townsville Service team provides a collaborative work culture where skilled High Voltage Technicians can thrive on diverse projects while contributing to meaningful community impact through our Reconciliation Action Plan.
