Electrical Project Engineer

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

This roster is a 9-day fortnight – 38hr week.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

The Electrical Project Engineer reports directly to the Senior Project Engineer Electrical and is responsible for providing engineering, technical and management support to a team of Electrical Engineers, Draftsmen and Project Supervisors for the execution of electrical capital projects.  This position is within the Asset Management Department / Sustaining Capital Team. Our team specialises in managing capital projects of varying scales, from small to large-scale spend, guiding them from initial concept through to successful implementation and final handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of project controls functions for cost and schedule control including tactical planning and control of Electrical engineering capital function
• Deliver capital engineering projects through the management and execution of the capital plan
• Work closely with mechanical supervisors, mechanical engineers and Electrical trades (both internal and external)
• Develop, harness and engage an interdependent HSE Zero Harm culture by ensuring that all activities undertaken comply with HSE legislation,
• Coordinate or undertake development of engineering solutions to meet project objectives including but not limited to scope, cost and schedule development.
• Working with the Sustaining capital project portfolio you will often encompass all aspects of Electrical Engineering, being control systems, power system, instrumentation, and communications.
• Ensure that customer requirements are met, and returns on capital investments are obtained.

About you

• Industry experience in an operation, technical or project role in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry is highly desired
• Ability to provide technical support across the business in the area of Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in capital project planning, scheduling & reporting
• Ability to work in a team environment and have effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mining industry with site-based experience is highly desirable
• Electrical Graduate/ Associate Engineering degree or equivalent 

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.   

To find out more about us and Northparkes, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/  

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