Posted on June 10th, 2026
Our client is currently recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer who will provide electrical engineering expertise within the Maintenance Department and provide support to the site maintenance engineers in relation to the integrity and security of the site electrical infrastructure and compliance with legislative requirements with regard to the operational safety and maintenance of the site electrical systems.
Responsibilities
Provide technical authority for electrical systems across the plant
Support the safe operation and maintenance of substations, motors, drives, UPS systems, control systems, overhead cranes
Maintain reliable power supply to potlines, cast house, carbon plant, utilities and auxiliary plant areas.
Support power system isolations and permitting and reenergisation.
Troubleshoot power system and control systems issues.
Act as a senior technical resource for electrical safety across the site.
Ensure electrical work complies with site standards, statutory regulations, arc-flash requirements and industry best practice.
Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, HAZOPs and safety reviews.
Promote a strong electrical safety culture across engineering, operations, maintenance and contractor teams.
Lead reliability improvement projects for critical electrical assets.
Qualifications/Experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Significant experience in heavy industry, preferably mining, metals, power generation, utilities, oil and gas, chemicals or large-scale manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
Experience with transformers, switchgear, protection relays, motors, VSDs, substations and industrial power systems.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, protection drawings and electrical layouts.
Strong understanding of electrical safety, isolation, switching and permit-to-work systems.
Experience delivering or supporting electrical capital projects and commissioning activities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operations, maintenance, contractors and leadership.
Please note there is a full relocation package offered with role.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your most recent CV to the address supplied.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
