Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Project Lead – Electrical for Rio Tinto Aluminium (Pacific Operations) – Operational & Digital Systems | Power & Automation Projects.
Offered on a Brisbane-based (residential/hybrid) basis, this opportunity offers the chance to work within a leading global organisation, contributing to key operational and business outcomes. Working a full-time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) arrangement, you'll join a supportive team focused on safety, collaboration and delivering operational excellence.
Reporting to the Manager – Power & Automation Projects, you'll use your skills and experience to support business priorities, collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the success of the operation.
In this role, you will:
- Lead sustaining capital electrical projects across the full lifecycle (Order of Magnitude, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Execution)
- Develop and control scopes of work for electrical plant and equipment; support tenders, evaluations and award recommendations
- Manage contractors and conduct detailed technical reviews of deliverables against standards, specifications and site requirements
- Build cost estimates, manage forecasts and deliver projects to approved budgets and governance requirements
- Develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress, and manage technical/commercial change throughout delivery
- Engage proactively with internal stakeholders and site teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes across multiple Australian operations (e.g., Weipa, Amrun, Boyne Smelters)
About You
- Proven electrical engineering and project delivery experience in industrial and/or infrastructure environments
- Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and electrical safety legislation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and navigate scope/commercial challenges
- High-quality written skills (scopes of work, technical documentation, reporting, business cases)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Dedication to everyone’s safety
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing
- Willingness to travel to site locations across Australia on an ad-hoc basis as required
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners. You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.
Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Chandler Macleod and work with Rio Tinto in Brisbane while delivering critical electrical infrastructure and automation outcomes across Australia. We’re recruiting now—apply as soon as possible.
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
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