Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Our Telfer operation in Australia is now recruiting for the position of Electrical Engineer 

Role overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for optimising equipment safety, performance and reliability with a hands-on approach, to join our team. Please note this role is FIFO from Perth, 8/6 Roster flying on Fridays. 

You will be accountable for;

• Leading reliability analysis & improvement initiatives for electrical assets including Winder Hoisting System, Mills, Crushers, Conveyors, Pumps and Power Distribution (33kV-0.415kV)
• Developing and implementing improvements to plant and equipment including engineering and capital project management
• Working with electrical supervisors and technicians to provide technical support for fault finding and repairs
• Identification and management of safety and business risks associated with electrical installations
• Develop and improve maintenance strategies and tactics,

Telfer Operations

Located in the Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia, Telfer is a fly in out fly out operation from Perth which recognises the importance of work-life balance.  Our comfortable, well furnished rooms include Foxtel and DVD players, and our site offers quality food with healthy options, medical care, sporting and recreation activities. Families are welcomed several times a year to open days.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have extensive technical background in typical mine site electrical assets, including HV distribution, HV and LV motors (up to 15MW), transformers, HV/LV switchboards, protection relays and control systems.

Other requirements include:

• Degree qualified Electrical Engineer, eligible for professional Electrical Engineer membership with Engineers Australia.
• A minimum 4-5 year demonstrated experience in the Mining Industry
• Demonstrated Processing Plant and heavy industry hands on experience, working closely with electrical maintenance personnel.
• Sound experience with electrical network modelling software (such as ETAP, DIGSilent).
• A solid working knowledge of AS3000 and AS3008.

Your equipment knowledge is complimented by your strong analytical and data management skills enabling you to analyse data and identify improvement initiatives that support business priorities. You will enjoy thinking outside the box to solve complex problems and have a history of leading change and instigating and managing improvement projects.

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.