Electrical Project Engineer

Ampcontrol; Hexham; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Discounted private health care

Wellbeing programs and employee discos

Job summary

Ampcontrol, based in Hexham, NSW, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead HV field service projects across mining and infrastructure. You will oversee delivery, safety and quality, coordinating with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

You will apply your electrical engineering background to manage planning, testing, commissioning and continuous improvement, ensuring projects run on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering, transformer maintenance, high-voltage systems or field service operations.
• Strong project management, planning and risk management capabilities.
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting and maintaining HV equipment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating high-voltage field service projects from planning through to completion.
• Supporting maintenance, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on HV equipment.
• Monitoring project schedules, resources, budgets and risk mitigation activities.
• Providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
• Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime.
• Building strong customer relationships and acting as a key technical point of contact during project delivery.
• Collaborating with engineering, procurement, logistics and field service teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Preparing project reports, technical documentation and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

HV electrical

Field service

Driver's Licence

PMP/PRINCE2

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Job description

We're looking for a proactive Electrical Project Engineer to join our Service team based in Hexham, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with project delivery, working across high-voltage maintenance, testing, commissioning and upgrade projects for customers in the mining and infrastructure sectors.

What you'll do

As the Electrical Project Engineer, you'll oversee and support the delivery of high-voltage field service projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with customers, subcontractors and internal teams to provide technical leadership while driving successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating high-voltage field service projects from planning through to completion
• Supporting maintenance, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on HV equipment
• Monitoring project schedules, resources, budgets and risk mitigation activities
• Providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements
• Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime
• Building strong customer relationships and acting as a key technical point of contact during project delivery
• Collaborating with engineering, procurement, logistics and field service teams to deliver project outcomes
• Preparing project reports, technical documentation and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related discipline
• Experience in electrical engineering, transformer maintenance, high-voltage systems or field service operations
• Strong project management, planning and risk management capabilities
• Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting and maintaining HV equipment
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, safety regulations and quality assurance practices
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Current Driver's Licence
• Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 (desirable)

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we recognise that our people are key to our success. In return for your contribution, we offer a range of benefits to support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and ongoing career development opportunities

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