Southern Ports manages the three gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, and facilitates trade through the commercial management of efficient, safe, sustainable, and customer-focused ports. Our three regional ports play a vital role in connecting Western Australia with world markets. It is our belief that strong regional ports lead to strong regions, and that results in economic and social benefits for the communities across the regions we serve. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting our teams and building a diverse and capable workforce that is geared to meet the current and future needs of our customers and the sustainability of our ports.
Benefits of Joining Southern Ports Joining Southern Ports Authority comes with numerous benefits that cater to a wide range of professional and personal needs, some examples being:
Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Take advantage of programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.Salary Sacrificing Options: Maximise your take-home pay through tailored salary packaging arrangements such as Novated Car Leasing, Superannuation, and a Remote Housing benefit for our Esperance port.Opportunity to Travel: Experience different geographical regions in Western Australia, enhancing your professional and personal growth.Generous Purchase Leave Options: Gain additional leave options to suit your personal needs and preferences.Salary range: Up to $177,400+ superannuation, dependent on experience and qualifications.
The Role Southern Ports is recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join their team in any one of our locations (Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance). The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing technical and strategic support to the Engineering Department and other stakeholders, internal and external to the business, on all issues pertaining to electrical engineering and asset management. There is a further requirement to provide assurance that the business is obtaining value for money from its electrical asset management program and appropriately managing electrical risks, especially as they relate to personnel safety and statutory compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide sound technical advice, liaison and support on issues related to HV and LV electrical engineering design, project scopes, schedules and estimates, as required for the maintenance and planning of current and future port assets.Ensure that Southern Ports' electrical assets comply with all statutory technical and safety codes, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant requirements.Develop condition inspection methodology and schedule for electrical assets, collate and analyse results, communicate overall asset health to Asset Management team, and develop life cycle cost models and asset renewal plans.Contribute to the development of accurate maintenance budgets and performance forecasts based on the preventative and corrective maintenance work strategies.Ensure the successful delivery of Electrical related projects, from concept to completion, in accordance with all applicable requirements, including Southern Ports' safety and environmental, and project management office project and contract management practices.Build and maintain relationships with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure that the quality of maintenance works conducted are in accordance with specification.Develop equipment and maintenance KPI's designed with understanding of electrical assets.The Expertise C Class WA Drivers LicenseChartered Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia.Registered for the design of electrical systems within hazardous zones.Qualifications in asset management and project management.Demonstrated experience in managing technical projects in an industrial environment and designing of HV protection and earthing systems.Demonstrated experience in strategic asset management practices, ideally with respect to the management of electrical assets.Familiar with bulk handling assets.Detailed knowledge of HV and LV electrical engineering design, operation and maintenance practices and standards, including the development of HV switching programs.Detailed knowledge of electrical statutory regulations and standards, especially as they relate to safety.Detailed understanding of electrical network control system architecture (SCADA).Experience in hazardous area electrical certification.Strong asset management skills, with a proven ability to optimise life cycle management strategies and deliver long term value from asset ownership.Requirements To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume with a one-page cover letter (cover letter optional).
To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must:
Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card.Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.Provide a National Police Certificate that is within an 8 week period.Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.
Applications close COB 22th November. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact Marianna on ****** for more information.
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