Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining - Brisbane

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Requisition ID: 95953
Job Category: Mining
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Overview

Join Hatch as an experienced Senior Underground Electrical Engineer for our Mining Practice in Brisbane. Hatch is a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change, with more than 65 years of mining, energy and infrastructure experience and 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking an experienced Senior Underground Electrical Engineer for our Mining Practice in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager, Engineering Manager and/or Lead Mechanical Engineer with defining and delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Prepare engineering calculations for bulk materials handling systems, hydraulic and conveying systems as well as dewatering systems, static equipment – tanks, pressure vessels, bins and chutes
• Have experience in Shaft, Winder, Backfill – and Batching Plants
• Prepare specifications and designs of underground mining infrastructure, e.g., underground workshops, tyre bays, and other fixed facilities
• Prepare project standard specifications and design criteria
• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications and data sheets for electrical equipment (mobile and static) with input from other disciplines
• Manage packages through their whole life cycle, from specifying requirements, completing technical bid evaluations and expediting and reviewing vendor data
• Work with designers to provide engineering input to 3D model and drawing development
• Respond to technical queries raised during the construction phase and commissioning of systems on site as required
• Be involved in preparing discipline design, studies, calculations and documentation to support feasibility studies
• Carry out detailed engineering for supply and construction
• Provide input into capital estimates and project schedules
• Provide key discipline input to multi-discipline project teams
• Participate in formal engineering review processes
• Provision of on-site construction and commissioning technical support

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical engineering
• 7 – 12 years of post-graduate experience as an electrical engineer
• Excellent attitude towards safety and a demonstrated ability to comply with the safety requirements
• Demonstrated engineering experience in underground mining and/or shaft hoisting; and in mining and metals, energy or infrastructure sectors (or similar heavy industries)
• Preparation of project specifications, design reports and other technical documentation as required
• Experience in the investigation, planning and supervision of construction works and/or maintenance activities in operational facilities
• Experience in performing electrical studies (e.g., load flow, arc fault, protection grading) including the use of power system modelling packages (i.e. SKM PTW, ETAP and PowerCAD); experience in field instrumentation and industrial control systems would be advantageous
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients on a technical and interpersonal level

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

We are building a diverse, inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the listed skills.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

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