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For your application to be accepted you must submit both the below documents to [email protected] before the vacancy close date with “Electrical Superintendent” in the subject line.
- Detailed Covering Letter outlining suitability as per the Position Description
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume)
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance Services team as an Electrical Superintendent on a permanent full-time basis based in Geraldton.
About Us
We are a busy Western Australian Port that places the highest emphasis on our people, customers, and community in conducting our daily business. At Mid West Ports Authority, we recognise that our people are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce and fostering a work environment where our values of accountability, integrity, courage, caring and collaboration are key.
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations. MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.
We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the communities in which we operate in. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Services, the Electrical Superintendent is to be committed to developing and achieving MWPA’s integrated business objectives that deliver value to our stakeholders and to ensure effective management systems are in place and implemented in accordance with legislative and relevant Standards.
The role is required to collaborate and to work in conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent to support the Manager Maintenance Services in achieving strategic leadership in the areas of Infrastructure and Asset Maintenance.
The role is accountable for ensuring the safe, professional, and high-quality operation and maintenance of all MWPA electrical infrastructure.
About You
Key Qualifications and experience (Selection Criteria items to be addressed in Covering Letter):
Essential:
- ‘A’ Grade Electrical Workers Licence
- Electrical trade with at least 6 years post trade experience in mining or heavy industry
- High Voltage Switching ticket or the ability to obtain.
- Have a current inhouse Electrical ticket or the ability to obtain one.
- Supervisory experience in a Port, Bulk Handling Material or Marine environment
- Experience in managing PLC control, control networks and SCADA systems.
- Experience in managing high voltage distribution systems.
- Ability to be nominated as MWPA Electrical Supervisor
- Experience with the use of a CMMS within the Material bulk handling or mining industry.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and deliver change management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high level decision making and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organisational, time, task, and priority management; and
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft suite, email, internet, computer aided project management systems, stock control & order systems).
Desirable:
- Diploma of Project Management or/ similar.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- 20 days Annual Leave per annum (pro rata)
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Recognition Program
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Living in the Mid West:
MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.
Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR-N1Kxpz8
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