Electrical Project Engineer

What This Role Offers

• Play a key role in the design and installation of new growth projects.
• Work on multidisciplinary projects, including plant upgrades, HV distribution, and underground infrastructure improvements.
• Enjoy a friendly and supportive work environment and culture.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Superintendent and work on an 8:6 roster.

Your focus will be on managing site electrical projects, ensuring safe, efficient, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical expertise and leadership in project initiation, cost estimation, budget submissions, and project delivery.
• Delivering electrical power and system engineering solutions, including HV, LV, and MV distribution, as well as project scoping, design, and commissioning.
• Managing contractors and ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with standards.
• Performing risk assessments, JSEAs, and safety investigations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Reviewing and developing equipment strategies to align with statutory, Australian, and site standards.
• Driving innovation by managing changes to processes, equipment, or plant operations.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have experience in similar electrical project engineering roles within the mining industry.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering.
• Experience with mineral processing plants and power distribution equipment.
• Supervisory experience in high-risk work.
• A current C-class manual driver’s licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

Empower your future with us – apply now.

Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification / licence checks.