Position title: Electrical Engineer
Employer: Sibelco Australia
Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract
Sibelco Australia mines and manufactures a wide range of mineral products for local and international markets. Founded in 1872, Sibelco began in Europe and has grown into one of the largest industrial minerals companies in the world - privately owned, multinational, with enviable long-term growth, performance and a great organisational culture.
We are currently seeking a Fixed Term Contract Electrical Engineer to be based at our Mineral Sands operations on North Stradbroke Island engaged on a Monday- Friday basis.
Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, you will undertake the design and implementation of electrical engineering activities for capital projects and provide overall support to site operations teams to improve plant reliability. You will ensure the effective coordination of contractors all the while operating in accordance with company safety, quality and environmental systems and procedures.
Responsibilities include;
• Ensuring appropriate guidance is sought on complex technical problems and/or policy matters and labour to ensure completion of installation and construction work.
• Experience in Materials handling equipment, checking working drawings, specifications and construction against site conditions and arranging modifications where necessary.
• The commissioning and supervision of installation and construction work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Completion of project drawings, instructions, specifications, time and cost objectives
• Cost monitoring and documentation ensuring project completion within budget
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders, contractors and regulatory authorities concerning any required modifications to the plant and similar issues
• Working cross functionally with other operational teams and managers to communicate plant modifications and change initiatives
• Consistently developing and implementing continuous process improvement projects as required
To be considered for this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering and additional experience within an electrical trade will be highly regarded. With a high level of computer literacy and knowledge of appropriate Australian engineering standards, you will have a working knowledge of process control systems along with experience in HV/LV power reticulation system.
Exposure to EEO (Energy Efficiency Opportunities programme) and an ability to conduct Energy audits are also desirable as will the ability to facilitate Hazop and SIL rating calculations. Regular site visits to our heavy mineral processing plant located in Pinkenba, Brisbane will be required.
Sibelco's culture is built on the core behaviours of building positive relationships, taking responsibility and supporting others. The successful candidate will model and foster this great culture across the business and in return will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and the exciting opportunity to help shape this agile and growing business.
Applications (cover letter & CV) can be sent via the careers page on our web site at www.sibelco.com.au before Monday the 27th January 2014.
How to Apply
Follow the link to apply: http://mycareer.com.au/jobs/dunwich-4183-qld/mining-oil-gas/asset-management-utilisation/9133089-electrical-engineer-north-stradbroke-island-qld.aspx#apply
Application Closing date: Monday the 27th January 2014
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