Description du poste
The Electrical Project Engineer, reporting to the Project Manager, is responsible for the planning, coordination, and technical supervision of electrical and instrumentation activities within mining projects.
They ensure that all electrical installations, commissioning, and maintenance activities are executed in compliance with safety standards, technical specifications, environmental regulations, schedule, and budget.
The Electrical Project Engineer acts as a key interface between design teams, equipment suppliers, contractors, and operations to guarantee performance, reliability, and compliance of all electrical installations.
Main Responsibilities
Technical Supervision
- Review and validate electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation (HV, LV, control, and instrumentation).
- Ensure compliance with international electrical standards and local mining and environmental regulations.
- Enforce electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and isolation processes on site.
Project Planning and Control
- Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and preparation of electrical and instrumentation schedules.
- Participate in budget preparation and cost tracking, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures.
- Provide regular progress updates and technical reports to the Project Manager.
Stakeholder and Contractor Coordination
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers of electrical materials and systems.
- Verify the quality, compliance, and performance of delivered equipment (transformers, switchboards, motors, cables, VFDs, etc.).
- Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings (mechanical, civil, instrumentation).
Construction and Site Activities
- Supervise the installation of electrical systems, including cabling, switchgear, grounding, energization, and commissioning.
- Identify and resolve technical issues encountered on site.
- Provide technical support and training to local electricians and technicians.
Cost, Risk, and Performance Management
- Assess and mitigate electrical safety and power continuity risks.
- Support financial tracking of the electrical scope and manage critical spare parts inventory.
- Promote energy efficiency and reliability improvements.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare progress reports, meeting minutes, and technical notes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation (As-Built drawings, data sheets, compliance certificates).
- Ensure full traceability of electrical documentation for future maintenance and audits.
Profil
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong expertise in industrial electricity, HV/LV distribution, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Proficiency in electrical design and calculation software (AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, EPLAN, Dialux, etc.).
- Experience using MS Project or Primavera for scheduling and resource management.
- Solid budget control and field supervision skills.
- Ability to work effectively in remote mining or industrial environments.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills in both French and English.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Energy Engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Electrical Safety (HV/LV) and First Aid certification desirable.
- Project Management or Electrical Safety certification would be an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering within mining, industrial, or construction projects.
- Proven experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems (motors, pumps, conveyors, substations, etc.).
- Strong understanding of construction and commissioning procedures in a mining or heavy-industry context.
Languages
- French: Fluent
- English: Professional proficiency