Electrical Capital Works Project Lead – Brisbane, Hybrid

Michelle Sneesby - Founder And Managing Partner; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rio Tinto Aluminium (Pacific Operations) is seeking an experienced Project Lead - Electrical in Brisbane to drive sustaining capital electrical projects across the full lifecycle. You will develop scopes, manage tenders, oversee contractors and ensure safety and compliance across Weipa, Amrun and Boyne Smelters within a hybrid, residential-based role.

The role reports to the Manager - Power & Automation Projects.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical engineering and project delivery experience in industrial or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and electrical safety legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and navigate scope/commercial challenges.
• High-quality written skills for scopes of work, technical documentation and business cases.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to site locations across Australia on an ad-hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining capital electrical projects across the full lifecycle (Order of Magnitude, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Execution).
• Develop and control scopes of work for electrical plant and equipment; support tenders, evaluations and award recommendations.
• Manage contractors and conduct detailed technical reviews of deliverables against standards, specifications and site requirements.
• Build cost estimates, manage forecasts and deliver projects to approved budgets and governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress, and manage technical/commercial change throughout delivery.
• Engage proactively with internal stakeholders and site teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes across multiple Australian operations (e.g., Weipa, Amrun, Boyne Smelters).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Cost estimation

Job description

Rio Tinto Aluminium (Pacific Operations) is seeking an experienced Project Lead - Electrical in Brisbane to drive sustaining capital electrical projects across the full lifecycle. You will develop scopes, manage tenders, oversee contractors and ensure safety and compliance across Weipa, Amrun and Boyne Smelters within a hybrid, residential-based role.

The role reports to the Manager - Power & Automation Projects.