Electrical design engineer

Workplace Type: Onsite

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Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

Purpose

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering electrical design works, plant modifications, design risk assessments, design programs, engineering calculations, document management and red line drawings across the process plant and associated mine site infrastructure.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, they will ensure all solutions meet company specifications, operational requirements, contractual obligations, and relevant Australian standards.

Essential Duties

• Develop electrical engineering designs and design documentation for mining and process plant infrastructure.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and detailed design packages.
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and arc flash assessments.
• Design and review HV and LV power distribution systems, motor control centres (MCCs), substations, switchrooms, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, statutory requirements, and company engineering standards.
• Provide technical support throughout project execution, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and constructability workshops.
• Coordinate with mechanical, process, instrumentation, and project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Support site-based modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.

Training & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Prior experience of electrical design engineering experience within the mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial sector.
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical designs for process plants, mine infrastructure, or industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of AS 3000 and industry regulations relating to electrical engineering design.
• Experience with HV and LV power systems, protection systems, motor control, and electrical equipment selection.
• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering and design software.
• Experience supporting project delivery through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Eligibility for or current membership with Engineers Australia is highly regarded.
• Previous site experience within mining operations will be advantageous.

Working Conditions

This is a FIFO role on a 21/21 roster.

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