Electrical Engineer â Surface Infrastructure

Malabar Resources; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support the Maxwell Underground Mine's surface infrastructure. The role involves technical support, project design, and collaboration with teams to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in mining or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mining environment or similar heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical engineering plans for surface operations.
• Assist in design and commissioning of capital projects.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Opportunity: Electrical Engineer - Surface Infrastructure

The Maxwell Underground Mine, owned by Malabar Resources Ltd, has commenced construction with a planned production of up to 8 million tonnes of high-quality coal annually, primarily metallurgical coal. This long-life underground mine offers an exciting environment for professionals seeking to contribute to a safer and more productive operation.

At Maxwell Underground Mine, we value our people and aim to provide our workforce with purpose and opportunities to achieve their career aspirations.

About the Role

We have a rare opportunity for an Electrical Engineer - Surface Infrastructure to join our team in the Hunter Valley. In this role, you will provide technical support for the operation and installation of mine infrastructure, applying engineering standards while supporting asset management, maintenance, and reliability to ensure operational efficiency and optimization.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, supervise, monitor, and review electrical engineering plans, standards, and procedures for surface operations.
• Refine the work management system for fixed plant across a wide area (e.g., CHP, TLO, and other infrastructure) to ensure reliability, support budgeting, and whole-of-life planning.
• Evaluate the impact of planned capital and maintenance activities on asset condition and associated risks.
• Assist in the design, planning, estimation, installation, and commissioning of capital projects for new equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal teams, site personnel, and contractors to achieve project and operational goals.

We seek a hands-on professional with a can-do attitude who is ready to make a meaningful contribution in a results-focused, lean team environment.

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• NSW Practising Certificate for Electrical Engineering Managers is highly desirable.
• Experience in a mining environment or similar heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in mining.
• Excellent technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information on Malabar Resources Ltd and the Maxwell Underground Mine, please visit our website.

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.

Key Skills

Jenkins, Ruby, Python, Active Directory, Cloud, PowerShell, Windows, AWS, Linux, SAN, Java, Troubleshooting, Backup, Puppet, Hardware