Electrical Engineering Officer

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG); Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 15% annual bonus

5 weeks annual leave

Purchased leave options

Study assistance and career dev

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) is seeking an Engineering Officer to join our team at one of Australia’s major coal export terminals. You’ll blend hands-on electrical expertise with engineering, problem solving and project work to improve plant reliability and performance.

You’ll deliver small engineering projects, support more complex initiatives, and provide technical fault-finding support across operations, working with engineers, maintenance and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade certificate required.
• Current Electrical Licence required.
• Higher tertiary qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical engineering support, including fault finding and investigations.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver small to medium engineering projects.
• Coordinate safety testing and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support contractors and consultants to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate within the Assets Team and coach technicians as required.

Skills

Practical problem solving

Planning & prioritisation

Autonomy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Electrical trade certificate

Electrical Licence

Job description

Are you an Electrical Tradesperson who wants to broaden your experience beyond the tools? Put your practical expertise to work supporting engineering projects, technical investigations and continuous improvement at one of Australia’s major coal export terminals.

As an Engineering Officer, you’ll combine your practical, hands‑on electrical expertise with engineering, problem solving and project work, contributing to the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of NCIG’s plant and equipment.

You will be involved in delivering small engineering projects, supporting more complex engineering initiatives, and providing technical and fault-finding support across the operation. Working closely with engineers, maintenance and operations teams, you will investigate equipment issues, develop practical solutions and contribute to improvements in plant reliability and performance.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone with strong technical and problem-solving skills, who enjoys working collaboratively and is eager to learn, develop and build their engineering capability.

Key accountabilities include

• Provide practical engineering support, including fault finding, failure investigations, plant improvement initiatives, shutdown support and technical advice to maintenance and operations.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver small to medium engineering projects, ensuring appropriate governance and delivery to the required scope, quality, timeframe and budget.
• Coordinate and support functional safety testing to ensure ongoing compliance with site and functional safety system requirements.
• Coordinate and support contractors and consultants to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, cost-effectively and in accordance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Work collaboratively within the Assets Team, provide technical support within the relevant engineering discipline, and coach and support technicians and other stakeholders as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a practical and proactive approach to problem -solving, with strong planning and prioritisation skills, attention to detail and a genuine focus on continuous improvement. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with others, while being confident taking ownership and working autonomously.

To complement this, you will also have:

• Electrical trade certificate
• Current Electrical Licence
• Higher tertiary qualification (desirable)

Why join our team

At NCIG, our values are more than just words—they shape everything we do.

We Care Every day for our people, customers, and community. We’re Proud of What We Do, delivering results with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to excellence. We're focused not just on today, but on continuous improvement as we strive to be Great Today, Better Tomorrow. And above all, Together We Are NCIG, a team driven by a shared vision and a genuine passion for what we do.

At NCIG, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive. We’re committed to employee wellbeing, offering benefits that support both your personal and professional growth, including:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Purchased leave options
• Study assistance and career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs, including fully paid gym memberships
• Salary continuance insurance