Electrical Engineer at Glencore

Hail Creek, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical engineering, HV systems, LV systems, Operational technology, FMEA, RCM, RCFA, Asset management, Fault investigation, Safety compliance, Maintenance management, Technical leadership, Root cause analysis, Infrastructure maintenance, Engineering governance

Industry

mining

Description

At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Job Description Reporting to the Electrical & Support Superintendent, this is a diverse and technically engaging role supporting the Electrical Engineering Manager (EEM), Operational Technology, electrical infrastructure, and operational projects. You will provide technical expertise and engineering support across all areas of accountability within the Open Cut Engineering and Maintenance teams. Key Responsibilities Provide electrical engineering leadership and technical authority across site operations, infrastructure, and improvement projects Deliver engineering support for LV and HV electrical systems, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability of site assets Support Operational Technology systems through design input, optimisation, and fault resolution Apply reliability and asset management methodologies (FMEA, RCM, RCFA) to improve asset performance and reduce downtime Lead electrical fault investigations and implement sustainable engineering solutions Contribute to electrical standards, procedures, and governance across the operation Partner with maintenance and operations teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives Actively promote and uphold a strong safety culture and statutory compliance in all electrical activities About You You are an experienced and technically capable Electrical Engineer who takes ownership of engineering outcomes in a complex operational environment. You are safety-focused, commercially aware, and able to balance operational priorities with sound engineering judgement. You thrive in site-based roles where practical problem-solving, collaboration, and accountability are essential to success. You are comfortable working across operations, maintenance, and projects, and you bring a structured, data-driven approach to improving asset performance and reliability. You will bring: A tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering Significant experience in electrical engineering roles within mining or heavy industrial environments Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining HV and LV electrical infrastructure Strong working knowledge of maintenance management systems and asset management principles Practical experience applying reliability methodologies including FMEA, RCM, and RCFA Proven ability to lead technical problem-solving and root cause investigations Well-developed analytical, organisational, and communication skills A strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and engineering best practice Exposure to Operational Technology systems (desirable) Eligibility for, or progress toward, RPEQ or equivalent professional registration (desirable) Why Join Us? At Hail Creek, we recognise and reward great work. Here’s what you can expect: A high-performing, supportive maintenance team environment Opportunities to shape an operation that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement Ongoing career development within the Glencore group Competitive remuneration and benefits Make Hail Creek Your Next Move Ready to contribute to a leading mining operation with a strong focus on safety, performance, and people? Apply now and help shape the future of mining at Hail Creek. For further information please contact: Ashleigh Head - Human Resources Coordinator Ashleigh.Head@glencore.com.au Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering support for LV and HV electrical systems, infrastructure, and operational projects. They will also apply reliability methodologies to improve asset performance and lead electrical fault investigations.