Electrical Engineer High Voltage

• Make own mark and express their skills in a place of opportunity
• We offer generous compensation, benefits and flexible work arrangements
• People's bucket list is your backyard Live in Weipa

Key Employee Benefits

Competitive salary

• Paid parental leave up to 9 months half pay
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options
• Weipa area housing benefit
• Employee discounts banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer High Voltage to join the Electrical Engineering and Compliance team and provide technical assistance for three large high-profile mines across the Weipa Operations. As a key member of the centralised Asset Management team, you will have the opportunity to play an integral role in a team that works across a broad range of asset classes, including rail assets, beneficiation plants, ship-loaders, wharfs, bridges, power stations, ancillary mining services assets, town assets, and other civil infrastructure.

This role is a great opportunity for a self-motivated experienced individual with a strong high voltage electrical background who is ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to the future direction of our Electrical Engineering and Compliance Team. Working 44 hour Day Work (Mon-Fri) 5 on 2 off roster and reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Guide, create and maintain a climate in which individuals feel Electrically Safe including leading and participating in risk assessment activities
• Develop and review engineering reliability improvement plans and engineering standards
• Develop whole of life asset plans for fixed plant assets, review of electrical assets maintenance strategy/tactics and develop condition monitoring strategy for electrical assets
• Ensure engineering resources, structure and systems are in place to support maintenance processes.
• Work alongside other engineering and trade disciplines to provide sustainable and efficient solutions to engineering problems
• Implement improvement projects through defect elimination and system optimisation
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative provisions

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Comprehensive understanding of power generation, industrial and entity network HV electrical power distribution, earthing and protection applications
• Moderate to strong knowledge of asset management, maintenance and fault diagnosis of HV distribution system equipment
• HV electrical apparatus design, specification, installation and commissioning in accordance with Australian Standards
• Functional understanding of the regulatory authorities and Australian Standards relating to HV electrical installations and practices
• Professional Engineers registration

It will also be beneficial if you have experience with the following:

• HV Switching Operations
• Power system modelling
• Control Systems
• SAP

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring. Construction of the Amrun project, located 40 kilometres south west of Weipa, is currently underway to expand our bauxite operations and continue production from one of the world's premier bauxite deposits. This expansion will strengthen the economy and provide exciting opportunities for the people of Cape York and Queensland for future generations.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.