Senior Electrical Designer | Minerals & Metals- Greenfield EPCM Lithium

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly as we strive for net zero.

Wood Minerals & Metals team is currently delivering critical metals projects, including Copper, Nickel, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals. This portfolio of projects ranging from studies through to EPCM packages working on developments in Australia and internationally – Australia through to Europe, Middle east Africa and Asia.

Reporting to the Functional Manager within EIC you will join a team based in Perth and Brisbane, working across the vast range of projects currently underway ranging from studies, detailed engineering to EPCM delivery for both local and international developments. 

Due to recent success we are commencing early works with a large scale Greenfields battery metal facility based in Europe. This project will be the largest and most sustainable of its kind, leading the way for the development of an integrated battery value chain in Europe, establishing leading technology in their processing methodology for sustainable and efficient production.

This role will see you join a project team for one of Europe largest and most sustainable Greenfields battery metal processing facilities, early works are commencing now as we head into EPCM in September 2024. This project has been identified as a significant steppingstone for Europe's establishment of intergraded value chain the batter metal production space. A complex and technically advanced processing methodology this project will provide opportunity to broaden both your skills technically and professionally as you engage with varied international parties. 
 

You will be involved in the E&I design for this new project and support Instrumentation and Electrical Engineers with development of wiring and installation drawings for electrical equipment and work with other disciplines, in a team environment to create multi-discipline design packages.  

 Your key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to: - 

• Delivering best practice E&I design and documentation in alignment with the Company organizational and Client requirements 
• Participate in design reviews 
• Ensure that design activities are performed within allocated project budgets and time constraints to ensure tasks are delivered on time and in a cost-effective manner 
• Maintain and apply a working knowledge of design standards and codes 
• Ensure that all design deliverables have been prepared, checked and approved in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance system and drafting procedures 
• Work in conjunction with other Discipline Designers, Engineers and supervisors to support engineering project delivery
• Readily take ownership of discipline design commitments and requirements on the project

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

You will also have: 

• Prior experience in Electrical design within mineral processing facilities
• Strong knowledge in applying relevant Electrical / Instrumentation industry design practices and key national and international standards and codes.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills, particularly the ability to communicate discipline requirements to other members of the project team 
• Ability to deliver best practice design and drafting, with emphasis on cost-effective design – 
• Competency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of and exposure to key Clients in Mining & Minerals 
• Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered. We are looking for Perth based candidates. 

Benefits on joining #TeamWood

We are committed to creating an inspired culture with diversity and inclusion permeating every corner of our global organization. Wood provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees.

• Work in the heart of Perth CBD, Access to free 24/7 state of the art Gym & end of trip facilities
• Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing and Flexible working arrangements
• Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
• Access to diverse and attractive projects working on our global industries most exciting developments, partnering closely with our clients on such developments.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.