Senior Electrical Engineer

Glencore Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

On-site gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health insurance allowance

Recognition and rewards programs

Variable compensation linked to perfom

Cycling and running tracks on-site

15% superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

On-job training and leadership dev

Job summary

Glencore Australia, via Murrin Murrin Operations in Western Australia, seeks a detail-oriented electrical engineer to lead preventative maintenance, RCA investigations and proactive systems for power generation and distribution. You will drive asset performance improvements and ensure regulatory and safety standards across the plant.

The role requires 4–8 years in operational power facilities, strong analytical skills, and experience with DCS/PLC systems, with the opportunity to advance within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical or Power preferred.
• WA C Class driver’s licence.
• 4–8 years in operational power generation, HV/LV distribution and protection.
• Strong troubleshooting and disciplined problem-solving approach.
• Experience managing electrical asset risk and maintenance in process facilities.
• Experience with chemical or hydrometallurgical processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion preventative maintenance and ensure statutory, Australian Standards and regulatory compliance.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to improve equipment reliability, availability and utilisation.
• Implement proactive engineering systems to prevent and predict plant failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment, plant and asset performance.
• Improve start-up and performance reliability of gas-fired burners and kilns.
• Ensure integrity and compliance of hazardous areas, equipment, systems and drawings.
• Manage capital projects and engineering changes to improve power generation, distribution and reliability.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities across equipment, maintenance and power systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

WA C Class driver's licence

Operational power generation

Root Cause Analysis

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Power)

Tools

DCS

PLC

Instrumentation

Hazardous area electrical equipment

Job description

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia's largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA's northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world's largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful candidate will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who can provide strong technical expertise.

You will be responsible for:

• Champion preventative maintenance and ensure statutory, Australian Standards and regulatory compliance
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to improve equipment reliability, availability and utilisation
• Implement proactive engineering systems to prevent and predict plant failures
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment, plant and asset performance
• Improve start-up and performance reliability of gas-fired burners and kilns
• Ensure integrity and compliance of hazardous areas, equipment, systems and drawings
• Manage capital projects and engineering changes to improve power generation, distribution and reliability
• Identify cost reduction opportunities across equipment, maintenance and power systems

About You

Reporting directly to the Superintendent this role would suit a detailed and process oriented person.

You will also have:

• Recognised by Institution of Engineers Australia Bachelor of Engineering, preferably Electrical or Power Engineering.
• WA C Class driver's licence
• 4-8 years demonstrated experience in operational power generation, HV/LV distribution and protection.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability, with the ability to analyse multiple data sources and apply structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability, with the ability to analyse multiple data sources and apply structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability, with the ability to analyse multiple data sources and apply structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience managing risk, including identifying and controlling material risks associated with electrical assets.
• Experience managing risk, including identifying and controlling material risks associated with electrical assets.
• Experience in chemical or hydrometallurgical processing facilities
• Experience with DCS, PLC, instrumentation and hazardous area electrical equipment preferred
• Strong computer, communication, analytical and organisational skills

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.