Safearth is seeking graduate engineers to join our team of expert consultants who lead the world in the field of power system earthing. We are looking for a candidate to fill our open position available in Perth.
Safearth is a world-class, nationally recognised specialist electrical engineering service provider to the power utility, industrial and mining sectors in the design testing and commissioning of HV power earthing systems, lightning protection and electric shock safety auditing and investigation.
The position will involve technical engineering, travel and site testing, client interfacing, and working with the broader Safearth team. Together, the team provides specialist consulting services in the following areas:
*Earthing system design
*Earthing system performance assessment
*Lightning protection system design and assessment
*Electrical shock safety auditing and incident investigation
*Complex electrical problem solving across instrumentation, power, pipe and communications systems
The Safearth culture is based around our team. We have strong values regarding how we do business, with respect for our customers and for our team at our core.
Successful candidates will be offered a permanent position to suit their university scheduling and an attractive remuneration package including paid overtime and flex days. A Salary Package will be offered commensurate to your level of experience.
Character Attributes
*Enthusiastic and efficient person, with a positive attitude to teams, safety and the environment.
*Someone who enjoys solving problems. Has the love of taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions.
*The understanding of team strategies and objectives and the ability to positively contribute to an experienced team, and work under direction when required.
*The ability to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
*Self-motivated and proactive: able to take responsibility for self-management and delivery of project commitments, as well as minor project initiation.
*Aptitude for listening and understanding the needs of clients.
*The people skills required to work with field staff, engineers, managers and directors.
*The ability to communicate clearly and comfortable in communicating in writing and on the phone
*Passion for learning and understanding.
Essential Criteria
*Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
*Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
*Current Australian Driver’s License
Desirable Experience
*Preferably studying 4th year and a basic understanding of power system and electromagnetic theory
*Proven analytical and problem solving skills
*Understanding of hazard and risk assessment process and risk based design principles
*Possess highly developed oral and written communication skills including report writing.
*Work well independently, as well as in small or large teams
*Be motivated to travel state and Australia wide regularly for short durations.
In return the right applicant will be offered great professional development from industry leaders and career potential within a specialist engineering firm. There will be an initial training program to develop the individuals theoretical and practical skills in earthing, lighting protection and earth system testing. The training period will be catered to the individual and will be based on a peer – mentorship basis. Subsequent to the training program ongoing technical training and professional development by senior and principal engineers will be delivered.
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to careers@safearth.com