Electrical Project Manager

Deliver critical electrical capital projects in an asset-intensive mining environment

Your new company

Our client supports their people to grow, learn, and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, they provide a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Their strategy is to create a safe workplace where employees feel connected to shared values and objectives, and where people’s capabilities are key to success.


Your new role

  • Managing the full project lifecycle from planning through to delivery and close-out
  • Delivering multiple concurrent electrical capital projects with strong control of safety, scope, cost, schedule and quality
  • Planning and executing work within live operating environments, including shutdowns and constrained outage windows
  • Coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities
  • Managing interfaces across multiple disciplines, contractors and vendors
  • Maintaining robust project governance, reporting and documentation
  • Supporting contractor engagement, performance management and contract administration
  • Providing visible safety leadership and ensuring compliance with standards and procedures
  • Ensuring projects are safely handed over with complete, accurate documentation and no residual risks

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle
  • Strong background delivering electrical-focused projects, including design, site execution and commissioning
  • Experience in brownfield mining, heavy industry or asset-intensive environments
  • Ability to manage multiple work streams in parallel
  • Strong execution planning and contractor coordination capability
  • High commitment to safety, quality and compliance
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Exposure to control systems, MCCs, DBs and fixed plant electrical infrastructure
  • Experience with asset obsolescence management and life-extension projects

What you'll get in return

In return, you’ll be offered a site-based role on a FIFO or DIDO arrangement with a 5:2 roster, providing exposure to a varied and technically challenging capital portfolio. You will work within a supportive, high-performing project team and gain experience delivering operationally critical projects that have a real impact on site performance. Flexible working arrangements may be available for the right candidate, along with strong long-term career development opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the “apply now” button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please call Jennah Murray 07 4960 1129.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Energy, Utilities & Mining
Location
QLD - Mackay & Bowen Basin
Specialism
Resources and Mining
Pay
Flexible based on experience
Ref:
2993347

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jennah Murray, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Mackay
Level 3, 45 Victoria St

Telephone: 0749601129

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