Lead Engineer, Electrical

About the role

The Lead Engineer, Electrical is responsible for strengthening the reliability, integrity and performance of electrical assets across multiple facilities. This senior role drives reliability‑centered maintenance strategies, reduces risk and maximizes asset value while supporting production stability and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Drive reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for electrical assets across facilities, improving availability and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) investigations, develop corrective action programs and monitor implementation to eliminate recurring failures.
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC) activities affecting electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance on high‑voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and power distribution networks, supporting commissioning and operational readiness of new assets.
• Monitor asset health using condition‑based and predictive maintenance techniques, and report reliability performance indicators to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in electrical maintenance, reliability engineering or asset management within mining, fertilizer, petrochemical or heavy‑industrial environments.
• Proven track record of leading reliability improvement programs and cross‑functional technical initiatives.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.

Required skills

• Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Root‑Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Asset Integrity Management
• Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
• Electrical Protection Systems
• Power Distribution Systems
• High‑voltage equipment (motors, transformers, switchgear)
• CAPEX & OPEX planning for reliability projects