Prime Mining specialises in supplying the mining industry with high calibre professionals. With multiple clients across Australia and Internationally, we take pride in our team of some of the industry's best Engineering Professionals.

We are looking for a experienced Electrical Engineer to assist us at a tier 1 operation who is constructing a Tailings Dams near in Central NSW. For the next couple of months the role will be monday to friday (5:2) in the Brisbane office and once detailed design is complete moving to a 12:9 FIFO roster with time split between Brisbane office and on site in Orange. This is an exceptional opportunities for someone who wants to take the next leap in their career as a Consultant, propelling their career forward and be rewarded financially. The role pays $300k/year including super.

The Role

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the primary responsibility of this position is to provide designs and oversight for the electrical and instrumentation activities on site. As there is an industry shortage of professionals they are seeking the assistance of mining consultants to fill this gap. We are currently looking for qualified engineers with 5+ years experience in the design space.

We have no shortage of work at the moment and can pay well because of our low overheads. These roles are stable embedded roles for the next 12 months whilst the tailings dam is constructed (and likely extensions), with the ability to move to one of our many other clients on completion of this project at the same pay rate. This role is a monday to friday brisbane office based initially and then transitioning to a 12:9 roster (monday to following friday with 2 weekends at home per swing). All travel expenses are paid for site visits.

The role will involve:

• Manage the Electrical / Instrumentation portion of the Engineering for the project.
• Administer technical requirements Electrical/ Instrumentation of the project
• Uphold a strong HSE focus within the team, ensuring integration of OHSE requirements into design and procurement processes.
• Interface with Stake holders assist in facilitation of design reviews
• Proficiently develop comprehensive engineering reports, contributing valuable insights and technical input.
• Execute intricate and high-level engineering calculations, applying precise methodologies to evaluate and determine project requirements and specifications.
• Liase with our contract partners to ensure quality assurance and compliance against standards.
• Set a personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and site briefings.

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

• 5+ Years of Electrical Engineering Experience.
• Experience working on mining projects, with any tailings experience being highly regarded.
• Recent design experience (we are looking for a Design Engineer and not a career project manager)
• RPEQ or similar not required but highly regarded.
• Have exceptional and professional communication skills to engage and influence other personnel within the business.
• Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

In return we offer:

• An industry leading pay rate (PAYG or ABN contract options).
• A chance to experience a unique lifestyle while developing your career.
• The ability for you to expand and develop skills.
• Work on a range of exciting and challenging client projects.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding work.
• All travel expenses and meals covered whilst on site.
• An opportunity to join a diverse well-established team with a strong reputation and genuine culture.

If this sounds like you “Apply Now” , please note we are only able to hire people with working rights in Australia and those with relevant experience.

When applying please ignore the civil engineer question.