Principal Electrical Project Engineer

NES Fircroft are supporting a Tier 1 miner and looking for a strong Principal Electrical Project Engineer to join the WA Major Projects team, supporting delivery of a major project.
This is a site based execution role, reporting to the Area Engineering Manager, supporting construction, completions and commissioning through to handover.
Benefits:

Location: Site Based, Newman
Contract: 6 months
Rate: $125–$140/hr + super
Hours: 12hrs per day.
Roster: 5:2, 4:3 – Open to discussion for the right candidate.
Other Benefits: Fortnightly pay, EAP contractor support, dedicated NES Fircroft consultant
About you:

• Degree qualified Electrical Engineer at Principal level
• Strong control systems understanding
• Proven experience supporting construction verification, completions and commissioning on major projects
• Ability to coordinate with EPCs, ESPs, construction and commissioning teams
• Strong experience in execution phase delivery on major projects
• Ability to identify design issues and rectify

Role responsibility:

• Provide on site engineering support to construction, commissioning and operational readiness teams across execution, completions and close out phases, with a strong focus on control system integration and risk management
• Conduct construction verification through field inspections and walkdowns to confirm alignment with approved designs, Basis of Design and standards
• Review and interpret engineering documentation, resolving technical queries, NCRs and site initiated changes
• Act as the primary engineering interface between client and contractor (no direct reports)
• Support commissioning teams with pre commissioning, testing, commissioning readiness and safe energisation/start up activities

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If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this job before applying or would like to hear about other live vacancies or upcoming opportunities, then please contact Courtney Lewis on 08 9426 7400
*** Must have unconditional work rights to be considered for this role.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.