Posted: 9/04/2013 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Mining, Job-seekers
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One of the hot jobs in the resources industry is for electrical engineers. It’s not just mining jobs - Every sector of the Australian resources industry requires electrical engineering skills and people with the right education and training are in high demand. In addition, the industry offers graduate programs in electrical engineering
http://www.miningoilandgasjobs.com/jobs/graduate-entry/ which is a good way for someone just out of university to get the necessary on-the-job training.
What does an electrical engineer do?The following video gives insight into the occupation from engineers working at Rio Tinto. Electrical engineers are the custodians of the electrical standards at any site. They assist electricians on site to ensure everything is working correctly.
To watch the 56 videos, click http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/our-blog/april-2013-(1)/hot-jobs-electrical-engineer.aspx
Wish had a fast backward button that I could press to wind back my life to the time obtained my BSEE degree. In addition, electrical engineers:
• Support large projects
• Keep up production targets
• Ensure equipment complies with standards
• Run reliability based projects to address chronic failures
• Meet with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure what they supply is meeting internal standards
• Perform technical fault finding activities
• Ensure quality standards are being met
Electrical Engineers at Rio TintoIf you work as an electrical engineer, you’ll never stop learning. Job satisfaction for engineers is high and they usually enjoy a good work/life balance. As with most engineering roles, salary and compensation packages for electrical engineers are very competitive.For more informationIf you would like more information about becoming an electrical engineer at Rio Tinto, get in touch with Jane Ellis on (07) 3625 7634 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, check out all our Rio Tinto jobs.