Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description:

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

The roster is a 9-day fortnight | 38-hour week

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent, the Senior Electrical Engineer will lead and develop the electrical engineering and control systems professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring our assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, while driving improvements that support the long-term performance of the site.

This role provides the opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, guiding your team, setting engineering standards, and shaping asset strategies that make a lasting impact. You will work closely with both internal teams and external partners, playing a key role in delivering safe, sustainable outcomes for the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of electrical and control systems professionals

• Driving asset lifecycle management and reliability improvement initiatives

• Developing and reviewing engineering standards and maintenance procedures

• Providing safety and technical guidance across electrical systems

• Building strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and regulators

• Supporting continuous improvement through innovative engineering solutions

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and bring strong experience in engineering and leadership roles within mining or heavy industry. Exposure to asset strategy development, reliability engineering, or root cause analysis will set you up for success. Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation is valued but not essential.

You are a collaborative leader who can engage and inspire your team while confidently working with stakeholders at all levels. With strong problem-solving skills, a focus on safety, and the ability to balance technical detail with practical outcomes, you are ready to step into a role where you can make a meaningful difference.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

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