Specialist Power Systems Engineer | Olympic Dam | Adelaide
BHP
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer within our Governance and Technical Stewardship group, you will provide expertise in Power Systems (LV & HV) that support the successful implementation of our Fatality Elimination Program.
This role will be based in Adelaide with regular travel to site.
In this role you will be required to:
- Undertake Power System Analysis and design including load flow, fault levels, contingency, stability and optimisation analysis, stability and harmonics analysis and arc flash hazard assessment (AC / DC)
- Develop and maintain power systems network model and protection settings
- Develop test and commissioning plans for factory and site acceptance testing of protection and control equipment using proprietary equipment, e.g Omricon/Doble.
- Developing policies, procedures, and standards governing high voltage and low voltage networks and protection systems
- Investigate and analyse protection related faults and protection operation; develop reports and data including relay settings, and configuration files
- Apply sound engineering principle and knowledge in accordance with applicable industry requirements, e.g. Standards (AS, IEC/IEEE), Electricity Acts and Regulations, National Electricity Rules, AEMO guidelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively, co-ordinate and interface with a diverse range of stakeholders including mentoring younger engineers
About You
- Graduate or Post graduate electrical engineer with specialisation in Power Systems desirable
- Significant experience in design, selection, installation of electrical equipment and systems, protection design including testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HV and LV power systems for oil and gas, mines and mineral processing, heavy industrial and commercial installations
- Chartered Professional engineer (or ability to acquire) of Engineers Australia
- Proven experience and proficiency in the use of power system modelling software (ETAP would be an advantage) and equipment specific supplier software packages for configuration and management of protection parameters, logics and setting files
- Demonstrated knowledge of substation automation and control applications, e.g. Modbus, DNP, IEC 61850, etc. and interface with higher level SCADA systems
- Exposure and practical understanding in the use of protection test equipment and experience in primary and secondary testing (generators, transformers, switchgear, electric motors, protection relays)
- A positive outlook with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Strong written and presentational skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrate a willingness to adapt with changing priorities and focus
How to Apply
Please apply online before 4 May 2023
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.