Senior - Electrical Engineer

Processing, Engineering & Assets, Concentrator Projects

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 37890

Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising for a Senior Electrical Engineer vacancy that exists in the Operations team. This role is residentially based in Mount Isa, working a 5/2/4/3 Residential or 9/5 FIFO roster. We encourage suitably qualified and experienced local candidates to apply. For those candidates located outside of Mount Isa, relocation support is available for this position to enable you and your family to live and work in Mount Isa.

Mount Isa

For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Mount Isa Mines

Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society. Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.

At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation
• Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
• Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
• Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways
• The lifestyle advantage of a residential role in Mount Isa

Reporting to the Superintendent – Concentrator Projects, you will provide project management and engineering support for the safe delivery of capital projects within the Concentrator portfolio. You will coordinate a team of electrical engineers and graduates to deliver projects through scoping, evaluation, design, construction, commissioning, and handover. You will provide visible leadership and build strong relationships with the asset teams to ensure the identification of value-adding and business-critical initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Safe and successful delivery of capital, sustaining, and asset improvement projects, including shutdowns, ensuring quality, financial, and technical alignment with business objectives and Asset Management Strategies.
• Leading and managing complex mechanical asset projects involving personnel from various teams and professional disciplines to ensure projects are delivered according to the capital works program, including significant upgrades.
• Providing technical expertise and visible leadership to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and procedures.
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including execution and operational teams, to prioritise work and improve site asset availability.
• Working closely with the maintenance and operations teams to support routine operations and respond to breakdowns as required.
• Ensuring the health and safety of the Engineering Team, contributing actively to safety leadership across operations.
• Managing incidents and investigations in a timely manner, performing workforce and work environment observations, and ensuring compliance with site health and safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Developing a positive team culture aligned with Glencore values, including mentoring and coaching to build employee competency.

• Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years of engineering and project delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Acts, and Regulations.
• Experience in LV and HV distribution system design, including motor control centres and switchboards.
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC and Remote IO control system design.
• Proficiency in HV and LV power system modelling and protection design – including tools such as PTW, PowerCad, or similar.
• Experience generating study reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, and datasheets.
• Ability to prepare engineering estimates and quotations.
• Capital project management experience.
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the persistence to see solutions through.
• A proactive attitude toward safety and procedural compliance.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for challenges.