Electrical Engineer

CITIC Pacific Limited; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to join its team at their Cape Preston Power Plant. This full-time position on a FIFO roster requires expertise in power system design, operation, and maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support, conducting inspections, managing spare parts, and developing procedures for efficient operations. Competitive remuneration and career progression opportunities are offered in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Career progression and training programs

Life and salary continuance insurance

Salary packaging options

Access to Alliance Airlines Lounge

Gym and recreational facilities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in an engineering environment involved in Power System design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering and system operation.
• Familiarity with operation procedures and maintenance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering advice and expertise for commissioning and operation.
• Conduct regular inspections and manage spare parts.
• Develop procedures and budget for maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical System Operation

Asset Management Software (SAP)

Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Electrical Protection Relay

Circuit Breaker

Generator

Transformer

Switchgear

VSD

CT, PT

Job description

Apply now Job no: 499410AJ*
Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Various
Categories: Operations

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking experienced Electrical Engineer to support in our state-of-the-art Power Plant in Cape Preston on a permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Superintendent - Electrical Engineering, this role is responsible for providing engineering advice, expertise and guidelines for commissioning, operation and maintenance in accordance with regulations, Australian Standards, industrial practice and statutory requirements.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Operation support, preventive maintenance, system or equipment modification and retrofit technical document preparation.
• Asset regular inspection, spare parts management, review equipment operation parameters and monitoring inspection data
• Develop activities, procedure, acceptance inspection criteria and budget for inspection and maintenance.
• Schedule equipment maintenance and overhaul, develop scope of work for outsourced contract.
• Provide technical guide and support as to OMT team's requirement,
• Take part in acceptance inspection and test and developing process optimization and performance improvement.

Successful applicant will have:

• A current WA Drivers Licence is essential.
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent with at least 2 years’ experience in an engineering environment involved in Power System design, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering, electrical system operation, protection and control.
• Professional knowledge of generator, transformer, switchgear, circuit breaker, electric motor, VSD, CT, PT, protection relay etc.
• Be familiar with operation procedure, periodic inspection & testing items and criteria, maintenance & overhaul procedure and acceptance inspection criteria of the equipment mentioned above.
• Be familiar with content of asset management, using relevant asset management software (SAP)
• Relevant knowledge of Australian Standards/Practices and statutory requirements relating to the position.

We are looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commenceimmediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 03 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Mar 2026 W. Australia Standard Time