EMtek is a multidisciplinary engineering company built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We offer professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, functional safety, process control, communications, and software engineering. Our specialists in each field make us your all-in-one strategic partner.
With over 140 employees, EMtek operates from central offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Ballarat, with site offices across Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. Our office network enables seamless collaboration across locations.
Our vision is to solve industry challenges through agile, intelligent solutions. We provide innovative engineering services at all project stages—from concept to operation.
We operate across diverse industries, including resources and minerals processing, materials handling, infrastructure, power and renewables, and decarbonisation. Some of our key clients include FMG, Iluka, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Kirkland Lake Gold, Newcrest, Newmont, Pilbara Minerals, and Oz Minerals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical and controls engineering, taking designs from concept, into detailed IFC engineering deliverables.
- Prepare Electrical and instrumentation designs and calculations in accordance with relevant Client and Australian Standards
- Control System software design including PLC and SCADA
- Industrial Communication System Design, and Sound knowledge of IP Networks
- Sound Knowledge of Programming Languages (C, C++, .NET, Python, etc.)
- Configuration and Commissioning of Electrical (protection devices, VSD's, Instrumentation) and Control Systems
- Management and ownership of electrical design projects
- Prepare technical engineering documents as part of overall project engineering deliverables
- Providing technical review and advice to a growing team of electrical/controls engineers and to the wider EMtek team.
- Support and collaborate with other disciplines and designers to develop designs for a wide range of plant and infrastructure.
- Occasional visits to client sites as required
- Maintain a safety focus through all aspects of work
About you
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a passion for discovery and a commitment to workplace wellbeing and safety. As part of a small, tight-knit team, strong relationship building, and communication skills will be critical in this role.
Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering
- 6+ years of multidiscipline Engineering experience in the mining and resources sector within Australia.
- Proven experience as a design electrical engineer (LV, HV, VSD’s, Instrumentation etc) able to produce calculations and design documentation
- Practical experience working in construction, commissioning and/or operations in the bulk materials and minerals processing industries
- Exposure to and knowledge of Control Systems in SCADA, PLC and RTU Platforms.
- Good presentation and communication skills at all levels.
- Awareness and collaboration across multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process controls
Benefits to You
- Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of engineering.
- Long-term stability with diverse and exciting projects.
- Competitive remuneration with annual salary reviews.
- Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for career development.
- Engage in a supportive, collaborative, and friendly work environment.
- Vibrant CBD location with great end of trip facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply
If you’re interested to know more please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, position, remuneration and team in more details.
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence.