Senior HV Electrical Engineer

Senior High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world's leading lithium minerals producer with the world’s largest high-grade ore body supplying multiple complex processing plants - join us and be a part of the transition.

 About the Role

Talison Lithium is seeking a qualified and experienced HV Electrical Engineer to take on a pivotal leadership position responsible for the safe and compliant operation of high voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure across site. This role also includes statutory responsibilities as the Appointed Electrical Supervisor/Electrical Nominee, ensuring all systems meet regulatory standards. You will work closely with planning and maintenance teams to ensure maximum availability, reliability, and performance of critical electrical assets. This is a permanent, full-time position, working on a 5:2 Roster located in Greenbushes, offered as either DIDO or residential. 

Key responsibilities include:

• supervise installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment across site infrastructure
• provide technical leadership and support to internal teams and stakeholders
• act as the appointed Statutory Electrical Supervisor/Electrical Nominee as required
• develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for HV assets
• ensure compliance with all relevant electrical standards and legislative requirements
• prepare reports for statutory authorities and ensure incident notifications are managed appropriately
• assist in developing annual maintenance budgets and managing capital forecasts
• oversee work planning and scheduling in collaboration with planning teams
• lead continuous improvement through asset performance reviews and lean maintenance principles
• engage with external consultants and internal departments to uphold electrical best practices and
• act in the role of Infrastructure Electrical Superintendent during periods of absence.

About the Candidate

We are looking for an Snr. HV Electrical Engineer with a passion for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. With a strong background in high voltage systems and infrastructure, you're confident working autonomously and leading maintenance teams in a regulated environment. You bring over a decade of hands-on experience and the qualifications to perform a statutory supervisory role in WA’s mining sector. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• Certificate IV in Leadership & Management
• Electrical Nominee certification (desirable)
• over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within HV environments
• strong expertise in HV transmission and distribution networks, including fault rectification
• proficiency in PLC, Citect, and field instrumentation
• sound knowledge of electrical standards, codes, and safety legislation
• skilled in developing maintenance strategies and managing contractor performance
• proven ability to work autonomously and lead technical teams effectively and
• excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

Licences & Competencies:

• Current C Class Driver’s Licence;
• HV Switching Operators Certificate;
• Certifications in First Aid, LVR/CPR, and S26 training and
• Eligible to be appointed as Electrical Supervisor under the Health and Safety Act 2020 and WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022.

Benefits of working with Talison

The benefits of working with Talison are many and include:

• flexible working environment;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy; and
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Talison strongly encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that strives for inclusivity and where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal. This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek.