Site Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Site Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer Join a pioneering Australian company delivering world-first processing technology Play a key role in commissioning and operational readiness of a greenfield facility Build a long-term career with a global leader in sustainable ultra-high purity alumina production The Business Alpha HPA is a publicly listed Australian company that has commercialised the world’s first solvent extraction (SX) purification process for aluminium. This breakthrough process produces a growing range of ultra-high purity aluminium materials – oxides, hydroxides and nitrates – used across advanced industries such as LED lighting, synthetic sapphire, semiconductors and lithium-ion batteries. Alpha HPA’s materials deliver market-leading purity with a dramatically lower carbon profile. The Stage One HPA First Project in Gladstone is now in production – the first commercial application of Alpha HPA’s proprietary SX process, producing >99.99% pure alumina and aluminium materials. Construction of the large-scale commercial facility (Stage Two HPA First Project) is underway, with full-scale HPA production targeted for mid-2027. Once operations, Alpha HPA will produce ~10,000 tonnes of HPA equivalent per year, right here in Gladstone. The Opportunity Alpha HPA is seeking an experienced Site Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join its Gladstone team. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute across both the construction and operations phases of a major greenfield project. During construction, you’ll report to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, supporting commissioning and operational readiness for Stage Two of the HPA First Project. Once the plant becomes operational, you’ll transition into the maintenance engineering team, focused on reliability and performance of critical plant assets. Key Responsibilities Ensuring compliance with electrical and instrumentation regulatory standards Approving HV switching programs and maintaining electrical registers Providing electrical and instrumentation design, project management and cost estimates Reviewing vendor manuals and developing maintenance strategies for CMMS integration Compiling asset management plans and supporting CMMS build for Stage 2 operations Oversee changes to maintenance strategies and master data, ensuring compliance Leading improvements in reliability, maintenance and shutdown processes Managing external specialists and ensuring site compliance with standards. About You Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering (essential) Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance engineering within complex processing environments such as minerals processing, oil & gas or chemicals manufacturing (8+ years desirable) Experience in HV and LV electrical systems, instrumentation and controls Demonstrated experience in greenfield project construction, commissioning and maintenance system setup Proven analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams Experience in instrumentation and controls systems in complex processing plants Good technical engineering skills and understanding with emphasis on pressure systems, rotary kilns/dryers, furnaces, pumps, machine guarding, maintenance cost analysis, and reliability improvement techniques Solid understanding of maintenance cost analysis and reliability improvement tools and techniques (EG: FMECA, RCM, etc.) Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS); familiarity with The Asset Guardian (TAG) highly regarded You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy seeing large-scale industrial projects through build to operation. Your Reward This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering an attractive salary based on experience, plus benefits. You’ll be based at Alpha HPA’s Stage One Yarwun site in Gladstone, working within a collaborative, hard-performance team and enjoying genuine long-term career growth as the small commercial plant progresses to full-scale production. Next Steps For more information and to apply for this role, click the "Apply" button and upload your Resume or contact Tim O'Brien on *** for a confidential discussion. Even Better Living For a glimpse of the fantastic lifestyle and even better living you can enjoy here in the Central Queensland region, watch our short90 second videobelow featuring Gorden Tallis: Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr