Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer | Major Mining Infrastructure (Port Operations)

• Location: Port Operations, Western Australia (FIFO from Perth)
• Contract Duration: 2 Months (Commencing Mid-September 2026)
• Roster: 2:1 FIFO Roster (12-hour shifts | 7 Days, 7 Nights, 7 Days Off)
• Pay Rates (Flat Rates, No Penalty Rates):
  • Day Shift: $118 p / hour + super
  • Night Shift: $148 p / hour + super

About the Company
We are an Indigenous-owned contracting business specializing in delivering civil, electrical, mechanical, and capability solutions across the resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Guided by a commitment to creating sustainable career pathways for First Nations people, we partner with industry-leading Tier 1 clients to execute complex, high-profile projects safely and reliably across Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead key electrical scopes for critical mining infrastructure on a major BHP project site. You will be based at port operations, working directly on heavy assets with a strong primary focus on bucket wheel reclaimer/stacker systems and shutdown packages.

This is a fast-paced execution-phase contract requiring robust field engineering capability, uncompromising safety standards, and hands-on site coordination across alternating 12-hour day and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and engineering-support electrical execution packages across heavy port infrastructure.
• Focus directly on bucket wheel mechanical-electrical interfaces, drives, controls, and high-voltage supply assets.
• Manage daily field engineering tasks during 12-hour day and night shift operations.
• Liaise with site operational personnel, supervisors, subcontractors, and safety teams to ensure work packs are executed safely and on schedule.
• Provide rapid technical resolution on-site during critical shutdown windows to maintain plant uptime.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering or recognized equivalent.
• Industry Experience: Proven background in critical mining infrastructure, ideally within iron ore bulk materials handling or port operations.
• Inductions: BHP Inductions preferred but not essential
• Shutdown Experience: Strong preference for engineers with direct experience in major plant shutdowns, commissioning, or turnaround windows.
• Asset Expertise: Direct technical exposure to bucket wheel reclaimers/stackers or heavy bulk-handling equipment.
• Site Clearance: Full Australian working rights and ability to clear standard site medicals and drug & alcohol screening.

How to Apply
If you are available for a mid-September start and ready for a high-impact, short-term contract delivering Tier 1 infrastructure works, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant shutdown and mining infrastructure / maintenance experience.

For more information, contact charles.seward@2xmrecruit.com.au