Electrical Project Manager

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site accommodation provided

Weekly travel to Pt Pirie

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver electrical, civil and mechanical CAPEX/OPEX projects at a major metals processing facility in Adelaide. Based in the CBD, you will oversee safety, quality and cost, integrating engineering, procurement and construction management streams.

You will lead subcontractors, manage budgets and schedules, maintain the quality system, and drive change while fostering a safe, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience managing mining or mineral processing projects.
• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent highly regarded.
• Strong time management, multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a range of projects safely and on schedule.
• Engage and manage subcontractors to deliver projects.
• Monitor budgeting, timelines and scheduling.
• Ensure quality management system is implemented.
• Close projects with sign-off and invoicing.
• Coordinate between client, supplier and company.
• Report incidents and non-conformances promptly.
• Apply change management practices.
• Lead the team and foster a safe workplace culture.
• Identify cost-saving innovations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Electrical engineering or related field

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.
• Current drivers license

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.

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