Power Systems Engineer
Randstad are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Power Systems Engineer to join our client’s team in Adelaide. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation and control systems for their mining processing operations, driving efficiency, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
The role involves comprehensive power systems engineering duties including:
* Power system analysis and design for both AC & DC systems
* Developing and maintaining power systems network models and protection settings
* Developing test and commissioning plans for factory and site acceptance testing of protection and control equipment using proprietary equipment such as Omricon/Doble
* Creating policies, procedures, and standards governing high voltage and low voltage networks and protection systems
* Investigating and analysing protection-related faults and protection operation, developing reports and data including relay settings and configuration files
* Applying sound engineering principles in accordance with industry requirements including AS, IEC/IEEE Standards, Electricity Acts and Regulations, National Electricity Rules, and AEMO guidelines
* Working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and mentoring younger engineers
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Degree qualified electrical engineer with specialisation in Power Systems (highly desirable)
* Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia (or ability to acquire)
Technical Experience
* Significant (10+ years) experience in design, selection, and installation of electrical equipment and systems
* Protection design expertise including testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HV and LV power systems for mining installations
* Software proficiency in power system modelling software (ETAP preferred) and equipment-specific supplier software packages for configuration and management of protection parameters, logics and setting files
* Substation automation knowledge including Modbus, DNP, IEC 61850, and interface with higher level SCADA systems
* Testing experience with protection test equipment and experience in primary and secondary testing of generators, transformers, switchgear, electric motors, and protection relays.
Personal Attributes
* Positive outlook with ability to motivate and inspire others
* Strong written and presentational skills for communicating complex messages to various audiences.
* Willingness to adapt with changing priorities and focus.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and preference will be given to those with mining experience. Take this opportunity to secure a rare Adelaide based contract role with regular site travel.
This position will commence immediately and market rates are on offer. Join an established organisation offering good structure and support, further career opportunities and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Please click on the apply button to submit a CV. If you would like a confidential discussion, please call Jono Sawers, mining specialist at Randstad on 08 8150 7005.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.