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Electrical Maintenance Superintendent - Greenfield Development- FIFO Expat Role


Company : Globe 24-7


Location : Perth, Western Australia


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Superintendent | Greenfield Mine Development | FIFO Expat Role About the Opportunity Opportunity knocks for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Superintendent to work on a landmark APAC ''mega project'', and at the greenfield stage. Offering the rare opportunity to be involved prior to production you will be the technical custodian of the site''s electrical assets. The primary objective is to maximize the reliability and uptime of the Electric Mining Fleet and supporting infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring that maintenance is not merely reactive, but governed by technical integrity, statutory compliance, and datadriven optimization. Key Duties & Responsibilities We are particularly interested to hear from experienced Electrical Maintenance Superintendents with experience in from largescale greenfield mining developments and operations that meet the following criteria: Project & Engineering Governance Direct the strategic execution of HV, MV, and LV infrastructure projects across mining, camp, and administrative areas, ensuring designs prioritize longterm maintainability and grid resilience Direct the endtoend engineering of utility corridors and substations, encompassing the validation of technical reports, load calculations, and drawings to ensure infrastructure meets sitespecific fault levels and load growth Act as the lead electrical interface on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical quality, costeffectiveness, and KPI compliance from procurement through to commissioning Technical Safety & Statutory Authority Serve as the final technical authority for site electrical safety (RDMC/OH&S), specifically validating protection settings, earthing integrity, and arc flash boundaries to prevent equipment failure and personnel exposure Define and audit the site electrical licensing and competency matrix, ensuring 100% statutory compliance and legal authorization for all personnel. Oversee comprehensive power system modeling, lightning protection, and earthing studies to safeguard physical assets against catastrophic failure Operational Reliability & Asset Management Systematize Electrical Asset Integrity by owning the master asset register and auditing maintenance schedules to ensure 100% compliance with statutory and OEM requirements. Lead electrical downtime reconciliation, using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring failure modes in coordination with the reliability team Direct technical commissioning and quality assurance (QA) for HV/LV assets, verifying that all testing results and insulation resistance meet OEM specifications before energization Commercial & Stakeholder Management Optimize the Komatsu partnership by leveraging technical KPIs and Service Level Agreements to maximize fleet availability and reduce Total Cost of Ownership Direct electrical CAPEX/OPEX expenditure by aligning maintenance priorities with operational risk, converting technical complexities into clear financial justifications for executive decisionmaking Qualifications and Experience Significant international experience in expatriate mining environments, with a proven track record in Superintendent or senior leadership positions Focused on Ultraclass Electric Mining Fleets (e.g., Komatsu 830E/930E/980E) and highcapacity mobile electrical distribution Extensive experience directing electrical scopes during procurement, construction, and commissioning of largescale mining infrastructure Demonstrated experience with thermal power plants, renewable energy integration, and remote microgrid management. Deep understanding of IEC standards and the ability to rapidly adapt to local codes Proven experience managing Tier1 OEMs (Komatsu, Siemens, ABB, Schneider) and negotiating with power authorities Skills and Capabilities Capability to serve as the Appointed Person for Electrical Compliance , taking legal and technical responsibility for site systems Advanced proficiency in HV/MV/LV system design, including protection coordination, earthing/lightning studies, and Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation Ability to validate engineering calculations, utility corridor layouts, and substation design briefs to ensure operational scalability Proficiency in electrical modeling software, SAP , and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure QA/HSE compliance across complex, highpressure mining operations Expertlevel ability to mentor national personnel in complex troubleshooting and electrical distribution logic Capability to manage multimillion dollar CAPEX/OPEX budgets and translate technical risks into business intelligence What We Offer A competitive salary is offered, with short and longterm incentives. Apply today for an immediate response, and full brief, in assured confidence. Jesper Munk - Senior Search Consultant - APAC Mining and Energy Recruitment | Executive Search | RPO Website: Globe 247 | LinkedIn: Perth, Australia | Asia Pacific | EMEA | North America | South America #J-18808-Ljbffr