Senior Engineer (Power Generation)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Job Type
Full Time - Residential
Workspace
Office with Site works
Qualifications
• Tertiary qualified bachelor’s in electrical engineering essential and accreditation from the Institutes of Engineers Inc. from any countries is desirable (Master’s Qualifications is not mandatory but highly desirable)
• Eligible but not required to become registered Mine Electrician in PNG or other Countries
• High Voltage switching accreditation desirable.
• Certificate in Workplace Assessment and Training or similar desirable
About the Role
To provide technical expertise and analysis of the operation of the electrical power system around Utility specific Generation, Renewables, HV machinery and Auxiliary electrical systems design and construction.
Requirements
Able to work in accordance with PNG Mine Safety Act, Our client Safety System, Safety Policies and Procedures and Our client Environment policies and all departmental operating procedures
Proficient in English with excellent verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
Computer proficiency in MS Office suite and Auto Cad.
Sound planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills to meet deadlines.
Strong active listening & interpersonal skills for rapport building, conflict resolution & training.
1. Safety
• Drive and influence proactive safety behaviours within workgroups through visible leadership.
• Ensure all personnel, visitors and contractors comply with site and contractual HSE requirements and hold people accountable for adherence.
• Plan work so that it can be conducted safely; and considers environmental conditions, nearby activities, and the people and other resources needed to complete the work.
2. People
• Develops team members through regular feedback, coaching and formal training.
• Creates opportunities for people to work together to enable them to contribute to the business and learn from each other.
3. Operations
• Ensure integrity of protection and earthing system design
• Accountability in design and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Act as Our client representative for electrical HV design, modelling, equipment selection, sizing, etc, for projects
• Ownership of Our client project fault study & protection reports and reviews.
• Ownership of Our client project load management philosophy reports and reviews
• Provide technical assistance as required to support Our client management requirements.
4. Budget Management
• Delivers work within approved budget managing any variances in accordance with escalation process.
• Actively seeks cost reduction opportunities.
• Reviews departmental financial data & results to assess performance and identify opportunities for maximising results, reducing risk, and implementing cost management initiatives
5. Competence: Behavioural Competencies
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for own health and safety whilst setting clear expectations of relevant legal obligations, safe workplace practices and HSE operating practices to others, holding them accountable for their actions.
• Takes personal responsibility to develop team members through constructive feedback, allocation of assignments/projects, coaching and formal training to build capability & competence.
• Embodies Our client vision and values leading by example.
• Develops & implements mid to long-term departmental plans, changes, and initiatives to achieve overall business goals by providing positive leadership, direction & guidance within the department and wider organisation.
• Continually seeks to understand key market drivers and emerging trends (e.g., economical, technology, competition, pricing, stakeholder needs, cultural, political, and legal factors associated with the industry, sector, country & region)
About the Company
Our client is a leading provider of specialist electrical and mechanical engineering services across Papua New Guinea. We are active across a range of sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, Power (generation, transmission and distribution), Renewables, Infrastructure and Petrochemicals. Our client works with global blue-chip companies, PNG companies and government agencies and entities. We provide our customers with the highest quality, value-added and cost-effective solutions.
Our people are our most valuable asset. We value diversity, gender equity and inclusion and bring together global expertise and local talent to foster innovation, excellence and productivity. We invest in our people and strive to maintain a safe, healthy and positive work culture that promotes ethical governance, quality and proactive risk management.