At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to manage engineering services in mining and heavy industry.
- Company: Specialist engineering firm with a focus on safety and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, diverse projects, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with experts and gain exposure to various engineering disciplines.
- Why this job: Make an impact in heavy industry while travelling and working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in electrical works and expertise in heavy industry systems required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Industry: Heavy Industry Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: On-site / Wickham, NSW (with regional, interstate and overseas travel)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our client's small and agile team. This itinerant role will focus on providing professional engineering services across mining, container handling, and heavy industry sectors. Your primary responsibility will involve engineering management and equipment compliance auditing—spanning mining operations, container terminals, and heavy earthmoving equipment. You will collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, mining companies, container terminal operators, and equipment OEMs to ensure safety compliance and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse heavy industry environments while advancing asset management and reliability improvement methodologies. Self-motivation, strong technical expertise, and willingness to travel are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review engineering management and safety management system coordination
- Conduct equipment compliance auditing to Australian and International Standards
- Perform ongoing inspection and reporting of critical infrastructure including container cranes
- Lead technological improvement projects and small works packages
- Develop equipment specifications and support asset management projects
- Provide onsite engineering support, relief work, and statutory engineering coverage
- Create budget estimates and project scoping for engineering initiatives
- Facilitate and review risk assessments across multiple client sites
- Support mobile and fixed equipment procurement processes
Why Join This Organisation?
- Work with a specialist engineering firm built on years of expertise in heavy industry
- Join a small, agile team offering flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
- Gain exposure to diverse projects across mining, ports, and container handling sectors
- Access exciting opportunities spanning both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in electrical works (combination of industrial trade and engineering)
- Expertise in heavy industry electrical systems (mining and container handling equipment)
- Diploma to Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian Standards for heavy industry
- Experience with 3+ years of mine site or container terminal (port) operations
- Project management and supervision experience with budget and schedule development
- Strong interpersonal communication and technical report writing skills
- Must be eligible for MSIC clearance and able to pass drug/alcohol and police checks
Highly Regarded Additional Qualifications
- Practicing certificate – Electrical Engineer (Under WHS Mines and Petroleum Sites Regulation 2014)
- CPEng, NER and/or RPEQ certifications
- Asset management software experience
- Reliability investigations and defect management expertise
- Site engineering experience (underground, open-cut, or fixed plant processing)
- Port operations engineering expertise
- Risk assessment facilitation and development skills
About the Company
Our client is a professional engineering services company delivering specialised solutions for heavy industry environments. With a team of experienced mechanical and electrical engineers and a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence, the organisation supports mining companies, container terminal operators, and equipment manufacturers to achieve asset management goals and regulatory compliance using proven engineering methodologies. The company also owns and operates subsidiaries, providing additional project opportunities.
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Join a leading engineering firm in Wickham, NSW, where you will be part of a small, agile team dedicated to delivering specialised solutions in heavy industry. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance while gaining exposure to diverse projects across mining and container handling sectors. With ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with experienced engineers, this role promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.
