At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical expertise and support for electrical systems in mining operations.
- Company: QMAG, a leader in sustainable magnesia products with a family-oriented culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, parental leave, career development, and mental health support.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team making a real impact in the resources industry while enjoying coastal living.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in heavy industrial processing.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability. QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our Shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate. QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and advice in support of Kunwarara and Parkhurst operations. They provide an important link between the engineering and operations teams on electrical and energy related topics. Duties include managing QMAG’s electrical assets and the implementation of a mix of capital and reliability projects from concept to commissioning to enable continuous and sustainable operation of both sites.
About You
- Your high-level knowledge and skills are vital to your success in this role.
- Your experience will also include:
- Ongoing commitment to workplace safety
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.
- Ability to utilise initiative and problem solve.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Promoting effective communications
- Understanding of power distribution systems and associated control equipment.
About The Role
- As the Electrical Engineer, you will:
- Work alongside a mix team of engineers and technicians
- Provide technical advice and engineering support to the operations and maintenance teams
- Manage and assist in Opex and Capex projects, including but not limited to project work scopes, budgets and capital requests, and site installation management.
- Assist in developing scope of works for contractors and engineering review of technical issues
- Identify and implement improvements to electrical systems and equipment reliability.
- Perform failure investigations and plant performance analysis for optimization opportunities
- Be responsible for maintaining records of transformer and HV breakers inspection
The Requirements
- We are looking for someone who has the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in heavy industrial processing environments
- Experience in project delivery from concept to execution
- Experience and knowledge of maintaining HV and LV distribution and switchgear
- Experience in the replacement/upgrading of obsolete electrical equipment
Highly Desirable:
- Qualifications in project management
- Ability to undertake the Person in Charge of Electrical Work (PCEW) responsibilities.
- Knowledge of maintenance and asset management strategies and activities.
- Experience in working in continuous production plants
- Experience in identification and implementation of energy efficiency projects
QMAG Benefits and Culture
You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:
- Flexible roster and working arrangements.
- 26 weeks Primary Parental Leave, 4 weeks Secondary Parental Leave
- Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range of financial well-being content
- Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
- Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
- Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
- Discounted Gym Memberships at Goodlife Health Club
Our Commitment to Diversity
QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Electrical Engineer employer: Queensland Magnesia
QMAG is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety and innovation in the heavy industry sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive growth opportunities and foster a collaborative work culture where high-performing teams thrive. Located in a dynamic environment, our employees benefit from competitive remuneration and the chance to make a meaningful impact on asset management and maintenance strategies across multiple sites.
