Lead Electrical Engineer | Minerals & Metals (Perth) EPCM

Lead Electrical Engineer | Minerals & Metals (Perth) EPCM

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

and 1 more

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  Being part of Team Wood, means you’re in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.
Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.
Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment
Supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly as we strive for net zero.
Wood Minerals & Metals team is currently delivering critical metals projects, including Copper, Nickel, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals. This portfolio of projects ranging from studies through to EPCM packages working on developments in Australia and internationally – Australia through to Europe, Middle east Africa and Asia.

Responsibilities

Due to recent success, we are commencing early works with a large scale Greenfields battery metal facility based in Europe. This project will be the largest and most sustainable of its kind, leading the way for the development of an integrated battery value chain in Europe, establishing leading technology in their processing methodology for sustainable and efficient production.
Reporting to the Functional Manager, in partnership with EPCM Engineering Manager . As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be part of a large project team, where your role will be to provide technical direction, collaborating and working closely with our client team on defining technical needs. 
In addition duties will include (but not limited to):

Leading a team of highly skilled electrical engineers, manage time, resources, and people-hours for the project.
Mentor, support and coach your team in their professional development pathways
Responsible for ensuring products, equipment, materials, etc. are designed and developed to the highest standard.
Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework.
Participate in or lead incident investigations as required.
Collaboration with key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities. 
Leads workshops such as Hazop, Safop, Constructability, Peer Review, Hazod, etc.
Works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes, and engineering methods

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Qualifications

This opportunity is looking for those with an experience within engineering consultancy, EPCM industry, particularly in resources sector ideally within mineral processing projects. Your skills and experience in working complex projects, have seen your expertise come through in providing effective solutions and building strong stakeholder relations.  In addition, this role is seeking;

Formal qualifications in Electrical Engineering or similar from a recognised tertiary institution 
Chartership, Professional Engineer (PE) status or equivalent relevant professional license/registration from a recognised national or industry engineering institution is high regarded
Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments.
Ability to initiate the exchange of required technical concepts and information with the Design staff and other disciplines.
Demonstrates ability to affectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc), and to motivate and mentor others
Demonstrates skills in problem solving, team building, total quality management
Possess an in-depth knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a good understanding of other Wood business offerings and strong ability to network and connect internal stakeholders

 It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   
Benefits on joining #TeamWood
We are committed to creating an inspired culture with diversity and inclusion permeating every corner of our global organisation. Wood provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees.

Work in the heart of Perth CBD, Access to free 24/7 state of the art Gym & end of trip facilities
Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing and Flexible working arrangements
Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
Access to diverse and attractive projects working on our global industries most exciting developments, partnering closely with our clients on such developments.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.