Electrical Engineer

MMT Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a professional engineering services firm delivering specialised solutions for heavy industry environments. The Electrical Engineer role involves managing engineering activities across mining, container handling, and heavy earthmoving equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety compliance and asset management.

The position requires travel to various sites and collaboration with OEMs and operators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in electrical works (industrial/ heavy industry)
• Expertise with electrical systems used in mining and container handling equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian Standards
• Experience on mine site or container terminal operations (3+ years)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

WHS knowledge

Education

Diploma to Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Electrical design software

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.