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If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us 

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering team continuing the development and implementation of the E&I functions within Primero. 

This role will initially be commencing onsite on a FIFO 2:1 roster for a period of approximately 6-9 months assisting with Project Engineering duties on one of our large scale Construction projects. 

The role will then return to our head office on a full time, Monday – Friday basis.

The successful candidate will have strong demonstrated skills working across both design and project engineering disciplines.

 Your Key Responsibilities 

Senior Project Engineer (Site Based):

• Proactively communicate with the electrical superintendents, electrical supervisors and senior engineers and stay abreast of project communication to autonomously develop and manage work tasks and priorities
• Communicate with the electrical supervisors and leading hands to understand daily construction progress and capture in the QMR to support project tracking
• Read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and any other engineering documentation /report.
• Perform calculations for site modification and general site engineering problem solving using engineering formulas and skills with assistance from Perth office.
• Compile and maintain workpacks of relevant electrical design information to support construction works by the site electrical team e.g drawings, cable schedules, model shots
• Provide technical support to the electrical supervisors, leading hands and electricians for execution of the workpacks.
• Communicate with the design team to resolve issues identified with design information in preparing and executing workpacks
• Communicate with the planning team to resolve issues identified with data entry into QMR
• Redline markup design information with site as constructed information where there are differences 
• Provide engineering support to close out completion of construction activities e.g. participate in walkdowns, ITRs and punch lists documentation
• Communicate and work with the site project engineers to develop and maintain various trackers with the aim to provide visibility on location and quantity of construction materials, e.g. cables, instruments, equipment
• Site verification of deliveries and engineering support for orderly storage of construction materials

Senior Electrical Engineer (Office Based)

• Ensure compliance of Electrical and Instrumentation documents and drawings with the company Design Procedure
• Assist the Lead or Principal Engineer with completing deliverables on time and budget 
• Produce electrical and instrumentation designs that comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party and project requirements.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects including, cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.

What You ‘Can Do’

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (recognised by IEAust).
• 5+ years’ experience within Electrical Engineering (both project & design).
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant industry codes of practice.
• Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices.
• Strong level of expertise in technical detail of Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge and previous demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer working on construction and commissioning projects in Australia (and overseas).
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively within a multi-discipline environment. 
• Proven ability to work autonomously or as a part of team. 
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills. 
• Demonstrate previous site experience on a major mining/energy construction project. 
• Commissioning experience desirable. 

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Career Opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits & Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

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If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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