Engineering Manager – Electrical Testing & Project Delivery
About Power Engineering Services
Power Engineering Services (PES) is an Australian-owned electrical engineering services company based in Perth, Western Australia.
We specialise in high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault investigation and asset reliability services for the mining, energy, utilities and industrial sectors.
Our experienced technical teams deliver specialist electrical services across a broad range of infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, electrical distribution networks and associated equipment.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of our electrical engineering services projects.
Reporting to senior management, the successful candidate will oversee multiple engineering projects and their assigned technical teams, ensuring the effective delivery of testing, commissioning, maintenance and associated technical services.
The position combines engineering expertise with project management, technical leadership, resource coordination, operational planning and commercial accountability.
This opportunity is particularly suited to an engineering professional with demonstrated experience in electrical infrastructure, engineering operations, testing and commissioning, maintenance and reliability, and technical team management.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and coordinate electrical engineering services projects from commencement through to completion and client handover.
- Lead and supervise project engineers, technicians, contractors and other assigned technical personnel.
- Develop project execution plans, schedules, resource allocations, technical work scopes and budgets.
- Oversee HV and LV electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault investigation and asset condition assessment activities.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns, site mobilisations and commissioning programs to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
- Provide engineering and technical guidance to project teams, ensuring work complies with relevant standards, specifications and safety requirements.
- Monitor project progress, costs, labour utilisation, productivity and delivery performance.
- Review technical reports, testing records, commissioning documentation and project deliverables.
- Identify and implement improvements to engineering procedures, technical service delivery and project performance.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders to coordinate technical requirements and resolve project issues.
- Contribute to tender submissions, technical proposals, project estimates and operational planning.
- Support the training, competency development and performance of technical personnel.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering operations, electrical infrastructure, industrial maintenance or technical engineering services.
- Proven experience managing engineering projects and supervising multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and associated equipment.
- Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting or asset reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, technical resources and client requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality assurance and technical compliance.
Highly Regarded:
- Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering Management, Energy Management, Asset Management or a related discipline.
- Experience managing critical electrical infrastructure within mining, energy, industrial, utilities or commercial environments.
- Exposure to HV and LV testing, protection relay testing, power quality analysis, electrical shutdowns and commissioning.
- Experience developing maintenance strategies, engineering procedures and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of Australian electrical standards and industry practices.
- Experience in engineering procurement, contractor management, tender preparation and commercial reporting.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration of $140,000–$170,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
- A senior technical management opportunity within a specialised electrical engineering services business.
- Exposure to a diverse range of electrical infrastructure and technically challenging projects.
- Opportunities to contribute to operational improvements, technical capability and engineering service delivery.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted on this occasion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 – $170,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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