Lead Power Engineering | Adelaide Office | Monday - Friday Roster

BHP Career Portal • Australia • 4d ago

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Engineer Power, reporting to the Superintendent Power & Electrical.

The Challenge Ahead

As Lead Engineer Power, you will lead the Power Engineering function across Copper SA and play a critical role in the safe, reliable and compliant delivery of high-voltage power systems that support our operations. This is an opportunity to influence the performance of essential infrastructure while shaping the future of power generation, transmission, distribution and supply networks across our business.

Working at the intersection of operational delivery, technical excellence and strategic planning, you will provide engineering leadership and governance across power systems, ensuring they remain fit for purpose today while supporting future growth and business requirements.

You will collaborate with operational teams, senior leaders, regulators, network providers and industry stakeholders to deliver safe and reliable outcomes, while helping strengthen network resilience, asset integrity and operational performance across Copper SA.

What You'll Bring to the Role

You are an experienced engineering leader with deep technical expertise in high-voltage power systems and a strong ability to influence outcomes in complex operational environments. You bring a practical approach to leadership, balancing technical excellence with a focus on safety, performance and collaboration.

Your background will include:

Strong experience in power system engineering, including transmission, distribution and high-voltage networks.
Demonstrated success leading engineering professionals and technical teams.
Well-developed knowledge of power system governance, engineering assurance and asset integrity principles.
Experience managing risk, supporting incident investigations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior leaders.
Experience working with electricity regulators, market operators or network service providers will be highly regarded.

You will also bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering with a power systems specialisation.
Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer status or an equivalent professional accreditation.
Experience gained within mining, utilities, heavy industry or major infrastructure environments.
A strong understanding of Australian electricity regulations, industry standards and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Lead and develop a team of power engineering professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Provide technical leadership, governance and engineering assurance across high-voltage power systems supporting Copper SA operations.
Support power system reliability, outage management and business continuity in partnership with operations, maintenance and asset management teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, engineering standards and connection requirements while managing audits, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities.
Identify, assess and mitigate critical power system risks to improve resilience and operational performance.
Provide technical and regulatory leadership for growth studies, capital projects and infrastructure integration activities.
Engage with key industry and regulatory stakeholders, including market operators and network providers, to support compliance and business objectives.

Work Location

This position is based in Adelaide, South Australia on a Monday to Friday roster, supporting Copper SA's operations and power infrastructure network. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical mining and processing assets while helping shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At BHP, you’ll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:

Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc.

And so much more!

Applications close 5pm Friday 13th November 2026.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com.