Electrical Engineer EIC

Job Title: Electrical Engineer EIC Company: Southern Cross Fertilisers Job Category: SAP PM Roles & Responsibilities: Southern Cross Fertilisers is seeking an experienced Electrical Reliability Engineer to join Northern Australia Operations team, based at Phosphate Hill. Our Northern Australia Operations have recently changed ownership. We’re now a smaller, nimble business with a clean slate, real earning potential, supportive new Australian owners, and the freedom to do things properly. Decisions happen quickly, good ideas get implemented, and your work has a visible impact on site performance and long\-term success. Southern Cross Fertilisers operates Phosphate Hill and the Mount Isa Acid Plant — two interconnected operations in Northwest Queensland that rely on each other and play an important role in supporting our local communities and the wider region. The fertiliser we produce supports Australian farmers and contributes to food production here and around the world. The way we work matters. Safety is fundamental to everything we do and guides every shift, with production never taking precedence over the wellbeing of our people. We operate with a strong focus on planning, consistency and accountability, setting clear standards, delivering on our commitments and learning from challenges. When things go wrong, we look beyond individual actions to understand the systems and processes involved, creating opportunities for continuous improvement. We encourage open reporting and honest conversations, fostering a culture focused on learning, improvement and shared responsibility rather than blame. About the Role Reporting to the E\&R Lead EIC, you will drive electrical reliability and asset integrity across our Northern Australia Operations, providing technical expertise and support to Maintenance and Operations teams. You will lead reliability improvements, develop maintenance strategies and manage electrical risks, while contributing to turnaround planning and long\-term capital investment decisions. As our business enters a new chapter under Australian ownership, this role offers the opportunity to influence operational improvements, strengthen asset performance and make a meaningful impact on the future of our operations. * Job type: Fulltime Permanent * Work arrangement: Fly\-In Fly\-Out (FIFO) from Townsville, QLD * Roster: Eight days on, six days off \| Wednesday – Wednesday swing * Shift pattern: 12\-hour shifts * Accommodation: Camp accommodation provided during your swing Key Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include: * Develop, review and optimise electrical maintenance strategies using Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Risk Based Maintenance (RBM) principles, ensuring strategies are effectively captured and maintained in SAP PM. * Lead root cause analysis, equipment failure investigations and reliability improvement initiatives to address recurring issues and improve asset performance. * Drive compliance and continuous improvement across electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA), functional safety systems and associated inspection, testing and assurance programs. * Identify, assess and manage electrical risks through bow tie reviews, risk registers, critical control audits and other risk management processes. * Provide technical input into turnaround planning, including maintenance scope development, equipment integrity assessments and reliability improvement opportunities. * Contribute to the development of the five\-to\-ten\-year capital investment plan, identifying priorities for obsolete, ageing and end\-of\-life electrical equipment. * Support electrical safety and compliance with applicable Queensland legislation, Australian Standards and company requirements. * Work collaboratively with Maintenance, Operations and Engineering teams to strengthen asset management practices, improve equipment reliability and support safe, sustainable operations. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Work Location: New Townsville City, QLD, Australia Availability: Full time

At Southern Cross Fertilisers, we value diversity and recognise that people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our operations and workplace culture. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and fair working environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. Our recruitment process is designed to help us understand your experience, capabilities and suitability for the role. It typically includes an interview, conducted via Microsoft Teams or face to face, reference checks and a pre\-employment medical assessment. Depending on the role, the process may also include a site visit. Key Skills: SAP PM, Plant Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance Salary: Not disclosed