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Senior - Electrical Engineer
Job highlights
  • excellent remuneration package and employee benefits
  • Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • full-time permanent position; Monday - Friday roster
Job ID 6124 Closing date 03/07/2025 Last Updated 18/06/2025

Senior Electrical Engineer
Smelting & Refining, Refinery & Port
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 6124

Copper Refineries are currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Townsville Operations Engineering team.  We are looking for a motivated and talented individual interested in career defining opportunities that make a difference to the sustainability of our business and the pride and prosperity of our region. This role is a full-time permanent position based in Townsville on a 5/2 roster.

 

Townsville Operations 
Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore’s Townsville Operations encompass Copper Refineries Pty Ltd and Glencore Port Operations. 

Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore’s fully integrated north Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world. 

Copper Refineries Pty Ltd is one the world’s leading electrolytic copper refineries, capable of producing 300,000 tonnes per year of premium-quality ISA brand LME Grade A copper cathode using Glencore’s proprietary IsaKIDD refining process. Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our north Queensland products. 

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. 

We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits including employee rewards program, above market superannuation and professional development opportunities. Learn more about our Townsville Operations at www.mountisamines.com.au/en/townsville-ops. 


Your key responsibilities include: 

  • Lead and mentor a small electrical engineering team
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide technical support and guidance to the operations and maintenance areas.
  • Scope, design, implement and facilitate plant improvement projects and capital works.
  • Ensure safety & statutory compliance for both the Copper Refinery and Port Operations

 

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

  • A tertiary qualification – Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience (postgraduate)
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Demonstrated design/construction experience.
  • Project Management & Contractor Management experience.
  • Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Acts and Regulations.
  • A proactive attitude towards safety and procedural compliance.
  • Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Programs Suite and SAP
  • Knowledge of Plant Control Systems including Citect and Honeywell PlantScape DCS & Allen Bradley PLC systems will be highly regarded.

 

This is a residential role and requires you to work a Monday – Friday day shift roster; however, you may be requested to be flexible in terms of work times and rosters.


For further information please contact: Justin Remmer, Engineering Superintendent on (07) 4781 8404

 

Applications close:  8am Thursday 3rd July 2025