An experienced Electrical Project Lead is required to support a portfolio of capital projects at a major industrial operation in Gladstone.
Working within a live operating environment, you will lead the planning, feasibility, engineering development and delivery of electrical capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
This is an initial 6-12 month contract role based full-time on site in Gladstone.
About the Role:
As part of a capital projects portfolio, you will take ownership of electrical projects through the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, front-end engineering, technical solution development, detailed execution planning and project delivery.
Initial projects will include HV and LV substation cell replacements and associated switchgear upgrades. Beyond these projects, the successful candidate will support a broader portfolio of electrical and infrastructure projects as required.
This role will suit a technically strong Electrical Engineer who enjoys combining engineering problem-solving with project leadership responsibilities.
This is an initial 6-12 month contract role based full-time on site in Gladstone. Accommodation, FIFO and living away from home allowances are not available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical capital projects from feasibility and concept development through to commissioning and handover
- Develop and evaluate technical solutions to support project objectives
- Coordinate front-end engineering activities, investigations and engineering studies
- Manage external engineering consultants, contractors and project delivery partners
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and risk management plans
- Engage closely with operations, maintenance and engineering stakeholders
- Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders
- Support procurement, vendor management and contract administration activities
- Ensure compliance with site safety standards, engineering requirements and regulatory obligations
- Coordinate commissioning activities and project close-out documentation
About You:
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (essential)
- Demonstrated experience delivering electrical capital projects within industrial, manufacturing, minerals processing, chemical, energy or heavy industrial environments
- Experience leading projects through feasibility, front-end engineering and execution phases
- Strong understanding of HV and LV electrical systems, substations and switchgear infrastructure
- Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders
- Ability to develop and assess technical solutions and engineering options
- Strong commercial, planning and project management capability
- Experience with ABB switchgear or protection systems will be highly regarded
What's on Offer:
- Initial 6-12 month contract
- Gladstone-based site role
- Approximately 40-hour weeks during planning phases, with 12-hour days required during key execution and shutdown activities
- Opportunity to lead critical HV/LV electrical infrastructure projects within a major industrial operation.
To apply, please submit an updated copy of your CV or contact Anna Dziopa on 07 2140 6649 for a confidential discussion.
