Join an exciting and dynamic Engineering Projects team supporting BHP's Eastern Pilbara Iron Ore operations.
This is a site-based opportunity where you'll manage multiple sustaining capital projects end-to-end—initially focused on
shutdown-dependent electrical works including MCC replacement
—with strong autonomy, support from established project frameworks, and exposure to a diverse FY27–FY28 portfolio.
Required Skills
Electrical background:
Electrical Engineering degree
or
Electrical Trade qualification/robust electrical delivery background
Demonstrated
project management
experience across the full lifecycle (scope → design → procurement → execution → commissioning/handover)
Proven experience delivering
shutdown-dependent electrical projects
(critical path, outage/shutdown tie-ins)
Strong capability in:
Schedule development and management
(Primavera P6 and/or MS Project)
Cost estimating
and budget tracking
Stakeholder engagement across operations, engineering, vendors and contractors
Clear written and verbal communication
Solid safety mindset and disciplined risk management approach
Nice to Have Skills
Primavera
P6




proficiency (if you're strong in MS Project, that's still valuable)
Prior
FIFO / site-based
project delivery experience in mining or heavy industry
Experience with multi-discipline project portfolios ($1M–$50M range)
Preferred Education and Experience
Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
A formal
Project Management qualification
is highly regarded
Experience working within structured project governance frameworks in operational environments
Other Requirements
Ability to work site-based on a
5:2, 4:3 roster
in the Eastern Pilbara
Flexibility to align delivery to shutdown windows and operational priorities
PAYG contract role:
$******/hr base + super
, initial
12-month contract with strong extension potential
; start
ASAP
(we will wait for the right person)
If you're ready to lead critical electrical projects that directly support mine performance and reliability, apply now with your CV—shortlisting is underway.

📌 Electrical Project Engineer | 5:2 | 4:3 (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Perth