Electrical Engineer

 About Cyprium Metals

Cyprium Metals Limited is an Australian copper company focused on the redevelopment of the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia. Nifty is a brownfield copper asset with substantial existing infrastructure and a long operating history. Cyprium is progressing a staged restart at Nifty and is building the team and capability needed to support safe and effective operations.

Role Overview 

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support for electrical systems across the Nifty Copper Complex to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant, power and associated site infrastructure. 

The role supports both restart readiness and ongoing operations by helping ensure electrical assets are maintained, faults are resolved effectively, and electrical standards, systems and work practices support stable production. The role works closely with operations, maintenance and contractors to improve electrical reliability, support shutdown and maintenance activities, and deliver practical technical solutions across site. This role is offered on an 8/6 roster.

Key Responsibilities 

Electrical Systems and Reliability 

• Maintain statutory accountability for site including working as the Electrical Supervisor overseeing contractor designs and installations to comply with Australian Standards, maintain the electrical log-book 

• Be the nominated Electrician for the site (NOI) 

• Provide technical support for electrical systems across plant, power station and site infrastructure 

• Monitor electrical equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and availability 

Maintenance and Shutdown Support 

• Support the planning and execution of electrical maintenance activities across site assets 

• Provide engineering input to maintenance plans, shutdown scopes and job execution requirements 

• Support startup, shutdown and recommissioning activities from an electrical systems perspective 

Standards, Compliance and Safety 

• Ensure electrical systems and work practices support safe operation and comply with site requirements, relevant standards and statutory obligations 

• Support the development, review and application of electrical procedures, standards and technical documentation 

Projects and Improvement 

• Support electrical upgrades, modifications and improvement initiatives across site 

• Provide technical input into capital works, replacement projects and operational improvement activities 

• Review electrical design changes and ensure they are practical, compliant and fit for purpose 

 Contractor and Site Coordination 

• Work closely with electrical contractors, maintenance personnel and site leadership to coordinate electrical activities 

• Provide technical guidance and support to contractor and site teams undertaking electrical work 

• Ensure electrical engineering issues, risks and changes are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders 

• Support effective coordination between electrical work, plant operations and broader site priorities 

 Reporting and Technical Discipline 

• Maintain accurate electrical records, technical information and engineering documentation as the designated Electrical Supervisor 

• Support electrical performance reporting, incident reviews and corrective action follow-through 

• Identify recurring electrical issues, performance trends and improvement priorities 

Key Outcomes 

• Safe and reliable operation of electrical systems across plant, power and site infrastructure 

• Improved electrical asset reliability and reduced downtime from electrical failures 

• Effective technical support for maintenance, shutdowns and operational readiness 

• Strong compliance with electrical standards, procedures and safety requirements 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline 

• Demonstrated experience in a site-based electrical engineering role within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry 

• Experience supporting fixed plant, power generation, processing or similar heavy industrial electrical systems 

• Strong understanding of electrical maintenance, fault finding, system reliability and shutdown support 

• Experience working with HV and LV electrical systems in an operational environment 

Skills & Attributes 

• Strong technical understanding of site electrical systems and equipment 

• Practical problem-solving capability and disciplined engineering judgement 

• Ability to analyse equipment issues and identify effective improvement actions 

• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and engineering discipline