Electrical Project Manager

Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering is seeking a Project Manager for a major lead smelter in the Upper Spencer Gulf region of South Australia. Based in Adelaide CBD, the role oversees delivery of electrical, civil and mechanical CAPEX/OPEX projects, with a focus on safety, quality and cost, integrating engineering, procurement and construction management work streams.

You will lead subcontractors, manage budgets and schedules, ensure QA systems, and drive improvements while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing mining or mineral processing projects.
• Tertiary or trade qualifications in electrical engineering would be highly regarded.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrate high-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Overriding commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects safely and on schedule.
• Engage and manage subcontractors to deliver projects.
• Manage budgets, timelines and scheduling.
• Ensure quality management systems are implemented.
• Close projects with sign-off and invoicing.
• Liaise between client, supplier and company for smooth workflows.
• Report incidents, non-conformances and quality issues promptly.
• Apply effective change management practices.
• Promote a safe and positive workplace culture.
• Identify cost-saving innovations to increase efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Our client is an expansive multi-metals processing and refining facility located in the Upper Spencer Gulf region of South Australia. Operating continuously for over 130 years, it is one of the world's largest lead smelters and acts as the economic backbone for the region.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of a range of predominantly electrical, but also civil and mechanical CAPEX and OPEX projects, including safety, quality and cost. The Project Manager will integrate engineering, procurement and construction management work streams. As well as overseeing project safety, environmental and HR issues and project controls.

Based out of our client's Adelaide CBD office. This role is offered on a 5/2 (Mon to Fri) roster, with weekly travel to Pt Pirie. Site accommodation will be provided.

In this role you will:

• Conduct planning and execution of a range of projects in a safe and timely manner
• Engaging and managing subcontractors to successfully deliver projects
• Managing and monitoring budgeting, timeline and scheduling of jobs
• Ensuring the quality management system is implemented and maintained
• Closure of projects including document sign off and invoicing
• Liaising between client, supplier and company to ensure a smooth workflow
• Ensuring incidents, non-conformance and quality issues are reported immediately
• Apply effective change management practices
• Recognition and resolution of conflict in the best interest of the company
• Team leadership and supporting a safe and positive workplace culture
• Identify and initiate innovation that reduce costs and increase efficiency

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years experience managing similar mining or mineral processing projects
• Tertiary or trade qualifications in electrical engineering or similar would be highly regarded
• Excellent time management & multitasking skills with ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate high-level communication and interpersonal skills
• Overriding commitment to safety
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Energetic with a positive, can-do attitude.

This position will commence immediately and excellent rates are on offer. Join an established mineral processing company offering good structure and support, further career opportunities and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.