Senior Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineer

Brunel Papua New Guinea are seeking a Senior Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineer. This is a FIFO role based at a significant gold mine in PNG. This is a 3 month contract with extension opportunity with FIFO benefits. Offering a competitive salary - 22 days on 20 days off roster with 12-hour work days. Commencement date is as soon as possible.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Oversee electrical compliance, statutory/regulatory matters, site standards and policies
• Own/development of Electrical/Instrumentation standards
• Develop and carry out E&I Asset Inspections and Compliance audits
• Lead, support and take ownership of E&I incident investigations
• Providing clarity and leadership on E&I safety and statutory/regulatory compliance
• Ongoing first party auditing on all matters regarding electrical/instrumentation compliance
• Actively engaging with electrical contractors to ensure that the desired level of workmanship and adherence to standards is achieved
• Ownership of site initiatives to improve E&I safety and legislative compliance
• Assisting Projects with Management of Change requirements
• Assist with the development of Functional Safety standards and philosophy

• Tertiary qualified Bachelor in Electrical/ Instrumental Engineering
• 5+ years relevant work experience essential
• Work towards becoming registered Mine Electrician
• High Voltage switching accreditation desirable
• Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar desirable
• Provide engineering support in the identification and rectification of E&I issues, to improve plant reliability
• Provide technical support and mentoring when required for graduate engineers on site
• Lead and participate in Risk reviews/ be familiar with Risk Assessment techniques