Lead Electrical Designer

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
**Job posting end date**: 06/18/2025
Who we are?
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise.
Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.
Our culture
Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.
The role
Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply.
**Main Responsibilities include**:

- Lead and coordinate a team of electrical designers to ensure project deliverables are created efficiently and to a high standard.
- Lead electrical design efforts on mining and mineral processing projects, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
- Utilize MicroStation or AutoCAD for detailed electrical design, drafting, and documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client specifications.
- Develop and review electrical layouts, schematics, termination diagrams, single line diagrams, general arrangements, and wiring diagrams for power distribution, control systems, lighting, and instrumentation.
- Coordinate with project engineers, contractors, and other design disciplines to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior design staff, ensuring high standards of design quality and safety.
- Manage and resolve technical design issues, ensuring the successful execution of projects.
- Prepare design documentation for submission to clients, regulatory bodies, and contractors.
- Contribute to the development of proposals, including scope, budget, and timelines.
- Occasional travel to national and international project sites to support on-the-ground design and project execution.

Essential
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in mining, mineral processing, or similar heavy industries.
- Advanced proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD and other relevant design software
- Extensive experience in creating and reviewing electrical design documentation, including schematics, termination diagrams, single line diagrams, general arrangements, and wiring diagrams.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, control systems, and instrumentation.
- Experience in preparing electrical designs for large-scale mining and mineral processing projects.
- Sound understanding of electrical engineering codes, standards, and regulations.
- Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project challenges.
- Ability to travel to national and international project sites as required.
- Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (Degree or Diploma).

Desirable
- Previous experience with international projects.
- Experience working in remote or regional locations.
- Familiarity with electrical design for hazardous environments.
- Experience in both MicroStation and AutoCAD software packages.
- Familiarity with BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and FMG systems and procedures.

What's in it for you
An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that en