Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining Asset Reliability (FIFO)

Newmont Corporation; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering expertise across Tanami operations, focusing on asset performance, reliability and risk management. The role entails governance of electrical assets, safety-focused design, and collaboration with operations, maintenance and leadership teams to optimise asset reliability and operational performance.

Based at a Tanami site on a FIFO roster, the role requires a degree in electrical engineering, extensive mining

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified electrical engineer with mining operations experience.
• Experience in electrical asset management and reliability in hard rock or coal mining environments.
• Knowledge of LV/HV reticulation, electrical design and lifecycle management.
• Familiar with Australian mining electrical standards and compliance (AS 5368, AS 2081, AS 2067).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electrical asset management across site operations.
• Ensure electrical infrastructure is operated, maintained and improved to safety and performance objectives.
• Lead investigations into electrical incidents and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and approve electrical engineering standards, procedures and documentation.
• Provide expert advice on LV/HV systems and asset lifecycle management.
• Support major projects from concept to commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement in electrical safety and governance.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and site electrical management systems.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Asset management

Mining operations

LV/HV power systems

Safety and risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Root cause analysis

Engineering governance

ERP (SAP)

ETAP software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ETAP

Job description

Newmont Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering expertise across Tanami operations, focusing on asset performance, reliability and risk management. The role entails governance of electrical assets, safety-focused design, and collaboration with operations, maintenance and leadership teams to optimise asset reliability and operational performance.

Based at a Tanami site on a FIFO roster, the role requires a degree in electrical engineering, extensive mining