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Electrical Principal East


Job Location:

Port Hedland - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 227812 - 251307
Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

About the Role

Here at Pilbara Ports we want to help our communities and customers thrive. We know our success is defined by the success of the communities in which we live and work - this ethos lies at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where people feel engaged included valued and respected. We are proud of the talent and diversity of our workforce - our people are key to our current and future success.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the worlds largest bulk export port authority encompassing the operating ports of Ashburton Dampier Port Hedland and Varanus Island and five future port sites. The Electrical Principal East is responsible for ensuring the safe reliable and efficient performance of Pilbara Ports owned electrical assets within the Port of Port Hedland. You will provide leadership direction and technical oversight to electrical teams across the Utah Bulk Handling Facility Eastern Harbour and Lumsden Point ensuring maintenance activities align with legislative requirements Pilbara Ports policies and strategic operational objectives.

The Electrical Principal East reports to and works closely with the Terminal Operations Manager East Pilbara Electrical Supervisors Asset Planning Engineering and Major Projects teams to drive continuous improvement effective maintenance planning and contractor performance.

About You

This role will suit you if you enjoy diversity seek out opportunities for growth and connect with Pilbara Ports values of Safety Excellence Teamwork Integrity and Care.

You are a qualified and experienced electrical professional with strong capability across large-scale fixed plant operations bringing proven expertise in maintenance planning reliability centred maintenance and shutdown execution. You apply structured data-driven approaches including root cause analysis and reliability strategies to improve asset performance and drive continuous improvement.

You have demonstrated experience coordinating and overseeing large maintenance programs including the supervision of teams and contractors. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills you effectively monitor performance identify opportunities and deliver practical outcome-focused solutions in complex operational environments.

You are a collaborative and adaptable communicator who builds productive stakeholder relationships and confidently manages competing priorities.

The Benefits

Our employees are rewarded with a range of benefits which include:

  • 13% superannuation
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Housing Electricity & Water provided - you will pay no more than $105 per week
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Access to training and development opportunities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Employee and Service Recognition Reward Programs
  • Height adjustable desks and ergonomic assessments
  • Free skin checks and flu vaccinations
  • Corporate and PPE uniform provided

Required Experience:

Staff IC


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Pilbara Ports operates as a Western Australian Government Trading Enterprise and is governed under the Port Authorities Act 1999 WA (the Act).

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