Electrical and Instrumentation Manager

Coogee Chemicals Pty; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness incentives

Social events throughout the year

Job summary

Coogee Chemicals in Western Australia invites an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Manager to support the Engineering Services Manager in delivering EI&C project outcomes across sites. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of seven EI&C professionals, providing technical oversight while ensuring safe, compliant delivery within scope, schedule and budget.

This hands-on role also involves supporting design reviews, solving complex engineering challenges, and driving improvements to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience as Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer in chemicals/resources/manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary EI&C team.
• Proven project management skills delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Familiarity with Australian and international EI&C standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of EI&C professionals to successfully deliver the EI&C aspects of site projects.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets and ensure project deliverables are met on time and to a high standard.
• Liaise with stakeholders, contractors and internal teams to coordinate project activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, drawings and reports.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving during project execution.
• Ensure projects adhere to all relevant regulations, standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical & Instrumentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Category: Electrical and Instrumentation,Engineering

Why Join Coogee

Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business—we’re a team of passionate professionals delivering high-quality industrial, agricultural, and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and internationally. With expanding operations in WA, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, and continued investment in new projects and capabilities, Coogee is experiencing strong growth. We Make, We Store, and We Deliverto a diverse client base.Our strong team culture, long-term employment stability, and commitment to career development make Coogee an ideal place to grow your career and be part of a thriving future.

Job Description

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Manager to support the Engineering Services Manager with the successful delivery of all required E,I&C project deliverables across Coogee.

In this key leadership role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of seven EI&C professionals (Engineers, Designers, Supervisors, Control Systems Engineering and E&I Drafting), providing technical oversight and direction whilst ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality delivery according to scope, schedule and budget.

You will also play a hands‑on role where required - supporting engineering design, technical reviews, problem‑solving and site support - while driving improvements to standards, processes and project delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team of E&I professionals to successfully deliver the EI&C aspects of site projects
• Develop project plans, manage budgets and ensure project deliverables are met on time and to a high standard
• Liaise with stakeholders, contractors and internal teams to coordinate project activities
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, drawings and reports
• Provide technical support and problem-solving during project execution
• Ensure projects adhere to all relevant regulations, standards and safety requirements

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• A minimum 10 years' experience as an Electrical or Instrumentation Engineer in the chemicals, resources or manufacturing industries
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of EI&C professionals
• Project management skills with the ability to deliver complex engineering projects
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with relevant Australian and International electrical and instrumentation standards
• Strong communication skills (numeric, written and verbal)

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and financial incentives
• Benefits and Perks
• Wellness incentives
• Social events throughout the year

Coogee Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please note you must have the right to live and work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to complete comprehensive compliance checks. Applications are welcome directly from candidates only; recruitment agencies need not apply