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Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer – Port Operations

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Buchanan, Liberia
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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer to support and strengthen the existing iron ore port operation in Buchanan, Liberia.

The plant is fully commissioned and operational. This role focuses on assessing and improving the electrical maintenance organisation, strengthening reliability systems, embedding structured asset care practices, and ensuring electrical infrastructure stability across the bulk material handling operation.

The facility includes fixed train car dumpers (rotators), long-distance conveyor systems, stackers, reclaimers, ship loading systems, high-capacity motors, MCCs, VSDs, substations, and associated electrical distribution infrastructure.

This is a site-based, hands-on leadership role requiring strong practical electrical experience in heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct structured review of the existing electrical maintenance organisation and capability

Identify gaps in electrical maintenance systems, standards, and execution practices

Strengthen preventive and corrective electrical maintenance strategies

Review and optimise asset care plans for motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and distribution systems

Improve reliability of conveyor drive systems, ship loaders, stacker/reclaimer drives, and car dumper electrical systems

Strengthen electrical workshop standards, test equipment management, and tooling readiness

Improve electrical work management discipline within CMMS / PRONTO

Enhance backlog management, planning compliance, and maintenance execution quality

Conduct root cause analysis on recurring electrical failures

Implement criticality-based prioritisation of high-risk electrical assets

Strengthen statutory compliance, inspections, and protection system testing

Support shutdown planning and execution for electrical systems

Coordinate with the SCADA/Automation team to ensure alignment between control and power systems

Mentor and upskill national electricians and E&I technicians

Embed electrical safety standards including LOTO, arc flash awareness, switching procedures, and isolation discipline

Support performance tracking through KPIs such as availability, failure frequency, and electrical downtime

Operational Readiness Focus Areas

The Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer will focus on:

Strengthening electrical organisational structure and competency levels

Improving electrical asset integrity and reliability practices

Embedding structured inspection and testing regimes

Optimising spares strategy for critical electrical components

Strengthening protection system management and compliance

Improving CMMS data accuracy and electrical work order quality

Supporting transition from reactive breakdown response to proactive maintenance

Building long-term electrical workforce capability and accountability

Minimum Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or internationally recognised equivalent qualification

Minimum 10 years experience in heavy industrial electrical maintenance environments

Proven experience improving maintenance systems in operating plants

Strong background in mining, port operations, bulk materials handling, or similar heavy industry

Experience with high-capacity motors, VSDs, MCCs, switchgear, substations, and industrial power distribution

Experience working with CMMS / EAM systems

Strong understanding of electrical protection systems and statutory compliance requirements

Practical knowledge of reliability engineering and root cause analysis

Willingness to work on a rotational assignment in Liberia

Preferred Experience

Port operations and ship loading systems

Conveyor drive systems and distributed motor control

ABB, Siemens, or similar industrial drive systems

Stacker and reclaimer electrical systems

Car dumper / train rotator electrical infrastructure

Shutdown planning and execution leadership

Workforce mentoring and skills development programmes

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong field presence and hands-on troubleshooting capability

Structured, disciplined, and systems-oriented

Calm under operational pressure

Strong electrical fault-finding expertise

Mentor and coach rather than theoretical consultant

Focused on sustainable reliability improvement

Safety-driven with strong electrical compliance mindset

Strategic Objective of the Role

The Electrical Operational Readiness Engineer will strengthen and stabilise the existing electrical maintenance organisation at the Buchanan Port Operation, embed structured maintenance and reliability systems, and improve electrical infrastructure performance to support sustainable, reliable iron ore export operations

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