- Deliver electrical engineering services for mining projects across surface and underground operations, mineral processing plants, bulk materials handling facilities, and supporting infrastructure
- Provide electrical engineering input across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies through detailed design, execution, commissioning, and operational handover
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved scope
- Lead and manage all electrical engineering aspects of projects, appropriate to project size and risk profile
- Define electrical project scopes, set milestones, allocate responsibilities, and track progress against schedules and budgets
- Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks associated with electrical systems
- Report project progress, risks, and performance to senior management and clients
- Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions
- Liaise with operations teams, OEMs, contractors, and mine owners to deliver practical and robust designs suited to harsh mining environments
- Lead electrical designs in compliance with mining legislation, statutory requirements, client standards, and relevant national and international electrical codes
- Design mine power supply systems, including substations and medium- and low-voltage reticulation
- Develop renewable, hybrid power systems, backup generation, and power quality solutions
- Prepare accurate project cost estimates, system performance calculations, and lifecycle assessments
- Apply sound engineering judgment and best practices to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation over the life of mine Requirements
- BEng/BSc/BTech Electrical Engineering
- Professionally Registration with ECSA
- Experience
- Experience in various power project development phases, as well as various types of developments
- Accredited four (4) ‑year degree or global equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering within mining, heavy industrial, or process plant environments.
- Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field (as required by location).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with management, colleagues, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable local, regional, and national electrical codes, instrumentation standards, and engineering regulations.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under time pressure.
Core Competencies:
- Proven experience in project management within mining or heavy industry.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to mining operations.
- Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to work across multiple disciplines and parallel project streams.
- Strong organisational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of applicable mining codes, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Ability to manage projects within defined budgets and schedules.
- Experience in plant electrical design, system integration, and contract interpretation.
- Strong engineering design, problem solving, analytical, and cost analysis skills.
- Technical report writing, including proposal and tender development.
- Client interface and business development capability.
Additional Competencies
- Demonstrated experience with high‑, medium‑, and low‑voltage power distribution systems, MCCs, substations, grounding, and lighting systems.
- Experience with instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, field instrumentation, and communication networks.
- Experience in electrical load studies, power system analysis, arc‑flash studies, or hazardous area (Ex) classifications (preferred).
- Experience with project setup, development of control‑level schedules, progress reporting, and project close‑out.