Electrical Engineer - Heavy Industrial & Automation

Hutchisonports; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease

Fitness Passport

Competitive salary

Job summary

Hutchison Ports Australia in Sydney is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, compliant and reliable operation of our automated container terminal. You will apply hands‑on electrical expertise across HV/LV systems, protection and drive systems, mentor maintenance teams and drive continuous improvement in safety and equipment reliability.

This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance and operations to ensure standards are met and critical infrastructure remains

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with heavy industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience with High Voltage and Low Voltage equipment.
• Experience with HV and LV protection systems and PLC ladder logic.
• Strong understanding of electrical compliance requirements, Australian Standards and legislation.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional electrical engineering advice across terminal assets, systems and equipment.
• Ensure electrical assets and engineering activities comply with Australian Standards, government legislation, company policy and internal procedures.
• Support the development, improvement and implementation of electrical engineering procedures and safe work practices.
• Support compliance and ongoing improvement of HV systems, LV systems, protection systems, drive systems and PLC-related controls.
• Lead or assist with electrical engineering projects, improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Assist with procurement activities for electrical equipment, services, contractors and consultants.
• Manage contractors and consultants working across HV and LV electrical activities.
• Provide technical support, training and mentoring to other employees where required.
• Identify and report hazards and promote safe work practices across engineering activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment reliability, compliance, safety and operational performance.
• Share technical knowledge across Hutchison Ports Australia facilities where required.
• Undertake the role of technical specialist as required.
• Perform occasional work outside normal office hours where operational requirements require support.

Skills

Heavy industry electrical

HV/LV systems

Protection systems

Drive systems PLC

Electrical compliance

Contractor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety culture

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MEX CMMS

Job description

Hutchison Ports Australia in Sydney is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, compliant and reliable operation of our automated container terminal. You will apply hands‑on electrical expertise across HV/LV systems, protection and drive systems, mentor maintenance teams and drive continuous improvement in safety and equipment reliability.

This role partners with Engineering, Maintenance and operations to ensure standards are met and critical infrastructure remains