Senior Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise across electrical engineering projects, including the design, engineering, specification, implementation and commissioning of electrical systems within mining and mineral processing operations.

This role requires a technically strong professional with extensive mining industry experience, the ability to manage complex engineering projects and a proven track record of delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical engineering solutions.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise across electrical engineering projects, including the design, engineering, specification, implementation and commissioning of electrical systems within mining and mineral processing operations. This role requires a technically strong professional with extensive mining industry experience, the ability to manage complex engineering projects and a proven track record of delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities and Duties Lead and execute electrical engineering design and project activities for mining and minerals processing facilities. Develop electrical engineering philosophies, design criteria, specifications and technical documentation. Oversee the design and engineering of electrical distribution systems, including MV and LV networks. Perform and review electrical calculations, load studies, fault level calculations, protection coordination and cable sizing. Specify and select electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, generators and distribution boards. Provide technical input into electrical reticulation, power distribution and plant infrastructure projects. Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts and technical specifications. Ensure compliance with relevant electrical engineering standards, mining regulations and safety requirements. Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, process, instrumentation and control engineers. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and engineering personnel. Manage technical interfaces with clients, contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders. Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation inspections and commissioning activities. Identify engineering risks and develop appropriate technical solutions. Monitor project progress, technical quality, budgets and delivery schedules. Conduct site inspections, troubleshooting and technical investigations where required. Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, equipment reliability and engineering best practices. Minimum Requirements BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Electrical Engineering. Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) would be advantageous. Minimum 8-10 years' relevant electrical engineering experience. Proven experience within the mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial sector. Strong knowledge of MV and LV electrical distribution systems. Experience with electrical engineering design, calculations, equipment specifications and technical documentation. Exposure to mining plant infrastructure, processing facilities and industrial electrical installations. Experience in managing or delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects. Technical Skills and Competencies Electrical power distribution and reticulation. MV and LV switchgear and protection systems. Electrical equipment selection and specification. Power system studies and electrical calculations. Motors, drives, transformers and MCC systems. Electrical design software and engineering packages. Project engineering and technical coordination. Mining electrical standards, safety and regulatory compliance. Installation, testing and commissioning. Please send your cv to