Electrical Engineer – Functional Safety

Electrical Engineer - Functional Safety

Advitech is seeking an electrical engineer who is comfortable dealing with technical issues and commercial matters. This role will suit an adaptable engineer with a pragmatic approach, who can deal with complexity and  not get bogged down in unnecessary detail.  

Our ideal candidate would have experience in functional safety and risk management but if you have a strong electrical, instrumentation or control system background with some exposure to risk and functional safety and are interested in growing into the field, get in touch. 

Responsibilities

  • Completing risk and functional safety analysis across an extensive range of clients
  • Contributing broad electrical engineering knowledge and experience to projects across a number of sectors
  • Helping grow Advitech’s technical contribution in renewable energy and climate technology
  • Coordinating project scopes of works, budgets and schedules
  • Actively maintaining good relationships with new and existing clients

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

  • Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 5 years' experience as a practicing engineer
  • Experience across a diverse range of technical challenges and applications, with possible examples including:
    - Process control/automation
    - Renewable energy
    - Remote area power systems
    - Data collection and analysis
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire and ability to acquire technical and business knowledge/skills
  • Chartered membership of Engineers Australia (CPEng) or eligible to obtain
  • Demonstrated high level technical report writing skills

The following skills and experience would be advantageous: 

  • TÜV or equivalent qualification in Functional Safety
  • Auditing of electrical equipment and systems against relevant electrical or machinery safety standards
  • Experience in risk management and/or design
  • Experience in design, maintenance or operation of industrial control systems or industrial machinery and/or mining or processing plant and equipment

About the Position

Position Type: Permanent – flexible work practices apply for this role.
Reports To: Principal Engineer – Risk and Functional Safety
Location: Advitech office, located in the Emergent Group Headquarters, Newcastle.
Salary: Competitive salary plus superannuation and generous income protection insurance, wellbeing vouchers, referral program bonus, overtime options, professional membership subsidies, and monthly Group lunches.

Benefits of Working Here

At Advitech, we believe it’s our people that set us apart from the competition. We hire passionate and qualified professionals who share our commitment to helping our clients achieve their operational goals. 

We aim to make our workplace an enjoyable and desirable place to be, with a particular focus on supporting employees to achieve a sustainable balance between work and home life. 

The wellbeing of our people is our top priority. We do our best to maintain a healthy, collaborative and friendly work culture, where individuality and difference are respected, and all voices are heard. 

We offer a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits, including career development, flexible hours and schedules, work from home options, wellness activities, loyalty leave and healthy lifestyle vouchers. 

This role includes support to obtain relevant functional safety certification if required. 

To Apply

If you have the legal right to work in Australia and are looking for a company with an enviable culture, please click the link below to send us your resume and a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements for this role.

Applications close: Sunday 26 May 2024

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer we are committed to reviewing and responding to every applicant. We don’t just contact the short-listed candidates, or leave you wondering.

Position Reference # 2024_A01

More Information

For more information regarding this position, call us on 02 4924 5400.

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