Lead Specialist Electrical

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with a commitment to excellence and innovation. Following a recent organisational restructure, we’ve established the Asset Management, Energy and Technology (AMET) function to drive governance, assurance, and technical support across our operations. Within AMET, our dedicated electrical team plays a pivotal role in supporting electrical systems across our global portfolio.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Lead Specialist Electrical to join our Perth-based team. This is a manager-level role offering autonomy and accountability, where you’ll provide expert guidance in electrical design, protection, and modelling. You’ll be instrumental in shaping strategies, ensuring system reliability, and driving technical excellence across our operations.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Short Term and Long-Term Incentives
• Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave plus pro rata Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Educational assistance to help you continue to grow and learn
• Be part of a global leader in gold mining.
• Work in a newly formed, high-impact technical team.
• Influence strategic decisions and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance and strategic direction for electrical system design.
• Lead short-term management of protection and reliability of electrical systems.
• Verify and assure electrical system modelling and updates.
• Maintain strong relationships with electrical teams across Gold Fields Global assets.
• Provide assurance and oversight for major electrical projects and modifications.
• Audit site electrical systems for compliance with Group and legislative requirements.
• Development and deployment of Electrical Group Standards.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with significant experience in a mining environment is ideal
• Expertise in power system design, protection schemes, and modelling software (e.g. ETAP, DIgSILENT).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance auditing.
• Proven ability to analyse equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting commissioning, energisation, and fault investigations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Apply Now
If you're ready to take the lead in shaping the future of electrical systems at Gold Fields, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application.

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from Female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.