Mining Electrical Engineer at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering services for mining projects across surface and underground operations, mineral processing plants, bulk materials handling facilities, and supporting infrastructure
• Provide electrical engineering input across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies through detailed design, execution, commissioning, and operational handover
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved scope
• Lead and manage all electrical engineering aspects of projects, appropriate to project size and risk profile
• Define electrical project scopes, set milestones, allocate responsibilities, and track progress against schedules and budgets
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks associated with electrical systems
• Report project progress, risks, and performance to senior management and clients
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Liaise with operations teams, OEMs, contractors, and mine owners to deliver practical and robust designs suited to harsh mining environments
• Lead electrical designs in compliance with mining legislation, statutory requirements, client standards, and relevant national and international electrical codes
• Design mine power supply systems, including substations and medium- and low-voltage reticulation
• Develop renewable, hybrid power systems, backup generation, and power quality solutions
• Prepare accurate project cost estimates, system performance calculations, and lifecycle assessments
• Apply sound engineering judgment and best practices to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation over the life of mine

Requirements

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• BEng/BSc/BTech Electrical Engineering
• Professionally Registration with ECSA

Experience:

• Experience in various power project development phases, as well as various types of developments
• Accredited four (4)‑year degree or global equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering within mining, heavy industrial, or process plant environments.
• Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field (as required by location).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with management, colleagues, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable local, regional, and national electrical codes, instrumentation standards, and engineering regulations.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under time pressure.