post Title; Senior
Electrical Engineer
Job
number: 40188794
CSG: Iron Ore
Site: Port
Hedland
Business / Project: Port
Job type: Full
Time - Permanent
Location: Australia - Western Australia
Background
information;
BHP Billiton Iron
Ore is one of the world's leading
suppliers of iron ore. The Company's operations currently involve an integrated
system of seven inland mines, more than 1,000 kilometres of rail and two
separate port facilities; Nelson Point and Finucane
Island at Port Hedland.
Position
Reporting to the Superintendent Electrical Engineering,
within the Port Engineering team your duties will include:
Leading and
participating in multiple electrical projects and tasks in value up to $7M;
Identifying and
justifying new projects;
Providing
mentoring and development support to engineers and graduate engineers;
Undertaking
continuous improvement initiatives in line with department targets and goals;
Leading a team of engineers and technical officers.
Skills and Experience
As the successful
candidate you will possess the following:
- Tertiary degree in Electrical engineering is required;
- Experience with LV and HV switchboard and distribution design;
- Experience in Arc Flash protection and calculations;
- Experience in Protection settings and studies;
- Experience in projects within the mining or related sector;
- Strong communication and relationship management skill
- Proven leadership skills along with highly developed problem solving skills;
- VVVF drives experience is advantageous;
- Minimum of C class manual drivers licence.
Location
In this residential role you will be based in the coastal
town of Port Hedland, Western Australia. Port Hedland is home to
our port and rail operations and is the largest regional centre in North West
Australia. The 15,000-strong population
enjoys well-established education services, entertainment, shopping and medical
facilities.
The excellent sporting and leisure facilities include; a new
aquatic centre, sports stadium and water play park. Its beaches and mangroves
are home to an abundance of fish and other wildlife. Within driving distance are the spectacular
Broome, Karratha and Karijini national Park. As this is a residential position
you will also be provided with subsidised rental accommodation in addition to
power and water subsidies.
Remuneration and
Benefits
Join us and be rewarded with interesting, challenging work
in a supportive team culture. Develop skills for life whilst enjoying access to
benefits including: incentive bonus, award winning share scheme, education
assistance and generous superannuation scheme.
Reference Number
– 40188794
We reserve the
right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
This opportunity
is currently only open to employees working within Australia.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages indigenous Australian and
female candidates to apply.
Closing date:
20 Nov 2013 5:00pm W. Australia Standard Time
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