Principal Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia BHP Full time
About BHP

BHP is a leading global resources company that is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees can grow, learn, and develop their skills. With a diverse and global portfolio of operations, we offer a wide range of career opportunities for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.

About the Role

The Operational Decarbonisation team at BHP has been established to support the delivery of our decarbonisation programs in Minerals Australia. Our team is based across Australia and consists of professionals working on various projects, including Mining, Rail, Power, and Integration. Our goal is to maintain the regional decarbonisation roadmap and solve complex decarbonisation problems to help BHP achieve its medium-term operational decarbonisation target of 30% emissions reduction by FY2030 based on FY2020 baseline and long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the operation of the Caterpillar Early Learner battery truck project at our Jimblebar Mine. The Caterpillar Early Learner will be BHP's first battery electric haul truck, which we will trial from late 2024-2026. Over this time, we want to demonstrate the safe and efficient operation of the Early Learner and its supporting high-power (megawatt) stationary and dynamic charging infrastructure, ahead of planned further adoption across BHP.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the readiness and operation of the Caterpillar battery-electric haul truck project engineering, construction, and operation
  • Proactively identify safe work practices and events/hazards procedures and operating standards to contribute to a safe working environment
  • Follow risk management processes, support risk assessments, HAZID, and material risk management tools to keep our people safe
  • Collaborate with the project and cross-functional teams to resolve deep technical issues and reach consensus with subject matter experts in our governance and technical stewardship teams
  • Support investigations of problems and using planned and structured approaches
About You

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who is passionate about decarbonisation and has a strong background in electrical engineering. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Prioritise team health and safety
  • Electrical Engineering Degree, preferably CPEng
  • 5 years or more of Project and/or Operations experience in a mining operation
  • Experience with fixed and heavy mobile equipment (electrically propelled earth-moving machinery) is highly advantageous
  • Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with electrical design, installation, and testing
What We Offer

BHP is committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about decarbonisation and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application.



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