Technical Director - Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Technical Director – Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls to join our Resources and Materials Engineering group.

Resource and Materials Engineering WA is a leading multi-disciplinary Resource Engineering group in Perth, known for its dynamic projects in the Mining and Energy sectors, made possible by GHD's diversity and strategic Tier 1 client relationships. This represents an opportunity to engage in projects spanning Process and NPI across a wide range of commodities like iron ore, gold, lithium, and bauxite, as well as Future Energy and Renewables endeavors like wind, solar, hydrogen, and power transmission.

As a key member of the leadership team within the Resources and Materials business group, you'll work directly with the E&IC Team Lead to drive the success of a high-performing team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the day-to-day operations, ensuring that key objectives are consistently met, and building team capability across technical delivery, project execution, and client outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, elevate project quality, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Prepare and submit proposals in response to client requests.
• Undertake electrical design, documentation, and construction support work on engineering projects through all project phases.
• Be responsible for providing and leading work undertaken by more junior electrical resources in the team.
• Assist the Team Lead – Electrical, Instrumentation and Control in promotion of GHD’s strategy, business ethics and values to the staff within the Service Groups.
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical or equivalent.
• Resource sector experience with a focus on design and consultancy in a multidisciplinary environment.
• 10+ years’ heavy industry electrical engineering experience in practical and technical knowledge of conceptual, FEED, detailed design, system development, testing and commissioning, and maintenance and operation of electrical and control systems.
• Experience with power systems software is favourable.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to work with all levels of people.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, open communication.
• Focus on client service, good people relationship and networking skills.
  
  

This position is one that provides an opportunity to enter an environment where your technical skills will be enhanced through a diverse range of tasks and where you can genuinely contribute to GHD.

Interested? Apply now.

Contact Antonia Tomassone

Ph +61 6222 8631

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.