Electrical Engineer

MMT Recruitment; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MMT Recruitment seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for a dynamic, itinerant role spanning mining, container handling, and heavy industry. On-site with regional and international travel, you will drive engineering management, safety coordination, and asset reliability across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in heavy industry electricals, WHS/Australian Standards expertise, and the ability to pass MSIC clearance, with strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in electrical works across heavy industry.
• Expertise in electrical systems for mining and container handling equipment.
• WHS legislation knowledge and Australian Standards for heavy industry.
• Mine site or port operations experience (3+ years) preferred.
• MSIC clearance eligible and able to pass drug/alcohol and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate engineering management and safety systems.
• Conduct equipment compliance auditing to Australian/International Standards.
• Inspect and report on critical infrastructure including container cranes.
• Lead improvement projects and small works packages.
• Develop equipment specifications and support asset management.
• Provide onsite engineering support and statutory coverage.
• Create budget estimates and project scoping for initiatives.
• Facilitate risk assessments across client sites.
• Support procurement of mobile and fixed equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Site supervision

Report writing

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Diploma to Degree qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer

Industry: Heavy Industry Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site / Wickham, NSW (with regional, interstate and overseas travel)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our client’s small and agile team. This itinerant role will focus on providing professional engineering services across mining, container handling, and heavy industry sectors. Your primary responsibility will involve engineering management and equipment compliance auditing---spanning mining operations, container terminals, and heavy earthmoving equipment. You will collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, mining companies, container terminal operators, and equipment OEMs to ensure safety compliance and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse heavy industry environments while advancing asset management and reliability improvement methodologies. Self-motivation, strong technical expertise, and willingness to travel are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering management and safety management system coordination
• Conduct equipment compliance auditing to Australian and International Standards
• Perform ongoing inspection and reporting of critical infrastructure including container cranes
• Lead technological improvement projects and small works packages
• Develop equipment specifications and support asset management projects
• Provide onsite engineering support, relief work, and statutory engineering coverage
• Create budget estimates and project scoping for engineering initiatives
• Facilitate and review risk assessments across multiple client sites
• Support mobile and fixed equipment procurement processes

Why Join This Organisation?

• Work with a specialist engineering firm built on years of expertise in heavy industry
• Join a small, agile team offering flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
• Gain exposure to diverse projects across mining, ports, and container handling sectors
• Access exciting opportunities spanning both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in electrical works (combination of industrial trade and engineering)
• Expertise in heavy industry electrical systems (mining and container handling equipment)
• Diploma to Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian Standards for heavy industry
• Experience with 3+ years of mine site or container terminal (port) operations
• Project management and supervision experience with budget and schedule development
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical report writing skills
• Must be eligible for MSIC clearance and able to pass drug/alcohol and police checks

Highly Regarded Additional Qualifications

• Practicing certificate – Electrical Engineer (Under WHS Mines and Petroleum Sites Regulation 2014)
• CPEng, NER and/or RPEQ certifications
• Asset management software experience
• Reliability investigations and defect management expertise
• Site engineering experience (underground, open-cut, or fixed plant processing)
• Port operations engineering expertise
• Risk assessment facilitation and development skills

About the Company

Our client is a professional engineering services company delivering specialised solutions for heavy industry environments. With a team of experienced mechanical and electrical engineers and a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence, the organisation supports mining companies, container terminal operators, and equipment manufacturers to achieve asset management goals and regulatory compliance using proven engineering methodologies. The company also owns and operates subsidiaries, providing additional project opportunities.