Electrial Engineer

at  Fircroft - Australia

THE COMPANY:

Our client is the leading Australian producer of high-efficiency, low emissions coal, and the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. They help to power highly-developed and emerging economies in Asia and India where there is strong and growing demand for high-quality coal.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience managing repair and maintenance of underground coal mining equipment
• Previous experience with computer managed maintenance systems for underground mining equipment, preferably Pulse
• Demonstrable knowledge and skill with explosion protection (EEHA) and High Voltage (Safe Work Practices)
• Demonstrated leadership in a multi-functional work team environment
• Demonstrated positive verbal and written communications
• Demonstrated time management skills

In this role, you will report to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. You will be responsible for assisting with:

• Ensuring all site electrical equipment delivers the highest level of safety and performance in compliance with all relevant regulations, codes and standards
• Ensuring all electrical project work is performed in a safe and efficient manner across the site
• Formulating and implementing site electrical standards, systems and procedures to achieve company objectives
• Provide technical engineering support and coordination for capital projects, equipment upgrades and major equipment overhaul
• Drive operational improvement through analysis of plant performance and subsequent maintenance and equipment reliability activities
• Ensure equipment, engineering standards and technical solutions add value to the business and meet relevant statutory or regulatory requirements Assist in the budget process for operations and capital works
• Ensuring adequate contingency planning is available to maintain long term business continuity
• Leading the development of site’s long-term maintenance strategy
• Coordination of electrical contracts and contractors and project management