Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) provides the port and marine services to Sino Iron, Australia’s largest magnetite operation.

CPPC offers a sea change lifestyle, with our shallow, purpose-built facility located on the spectacular Pilbara coastline in Western Australia’s north, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha.

The Opportunity

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) is seeking experienced Engineer – Electrical & Control to join our Maintenance team on a permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO ex Perth.   

Reporting to the Superintendent Electrical & Control Engineering, this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Engineering support focussing on analysing plant and equipment failures or unavailability, responding to and resolving electrical and plant control breakdowns as the first priority.
• Provision of technical support to Maintenance and Operations personnel to ensure that the Port materials handling plant and equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner.
• Execution of Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects resulting in improved plant/equipment performance, reliability and utilisation and safety
• Input into and support of strategic direction of the Plant Control Systems and plant automation

Successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering of a related discipline (acceptable for award of MIEAust, TMIEAust or AMIEAust)
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate working experience, ideally within the mining sector or a related industry, specifically materials handling plant, including rail mounted balanced machines (stacker, reclaimer, shiploader) and conveyor systems
• Substantial working experience with PLC (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), CitectSCADA, instrumentation, VSD, MCC and electrical motors
• Demonstrated capability in working with a range of PLC & SCADA systems, communications protocols and networks
• Demonstrated exposure to and use of project management principles including scope, budget, design, commissioning and close-out
• Proficiency with SAP
• Hold or have ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• A current Drivers Licence is essential.

Benefits

As an employee of CPPC, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPPC, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About Cape Preston Port Company

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) operates the port and marine ore delivery supply chain, on behalf of CITIC Pacific Mining. CPM is the developer and operator of the Sino Iron project, a world class magnetite processing operation at Cape Preston, 100kms Southwest of Karratha in Western Australia.

An industrial megaproject, Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining, processing, and export operation in Australia, shipping a premium concentrate product to overseas steel mills. Dedicated infrastructure includes the concentrator area, port facilities, a combined-cycle gas-fired power station, desalination plant and 30km slurry pipeline.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at Cape Preston Port Company will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPPC, has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.   

Within CPPC, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPPC.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com