Electrical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a high-performing Capital Projects team delivering a diverse portfolio of electrical infrastructure and brownfield capital projects within a large-scale mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical capital projects from concept, feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, site stakeholders, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve electrical engineering designs, technical documentation and specifications.
• Manage procurement activities, contractor selection and contract administration.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian Standards, statutory requirements and company engineering standards.
• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with HSE requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular project reporting on progress, costs, schedules and key milestones.
• Support operational improvement initiatives through the delivery of plant reliability and infrastructure upgrade projects.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical capital projects within mining, heavy industry, minerals processing, oil & gas or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles across scope, cost, schedule and risk management.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Sound knowledge of Australian electrical standards and engineering best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced operational environment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.