Port Waratah Coal Services is a world-leading logistics and material handling facility, driving economic growth in Newcastle and the Hunter region for over 45 years. We specialise in receiving, stockpiling, blending, and loading coal for export.
At Port Waratah, we believe in our obligation to operate responsibly and sustainably, and we encourage a culture of shared responsibility and accountability through all levels of our business. We build strong relationships and work cooperatively with our people, customers and our community to continuously improve our performance and contribute to a smart, sustainable and vibrant Newcastle.
We seek individuals who bring diverse perspectives, a continuous improvement mindset, and align with our core values: caring, excellence, integrity, and progress.
Job Description
About the role:
Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Services, this is a key leadership role for an experienced electrical, control systems or operational technology professional who is ready to influence the performance, reliability and resilience of critical industrial infrastructure.
As Superintendent Electrical Systems, you will lead the Electrical Systems, Process Control, and Operational Technology team, providing technical leadership, governance and specialist engineering support across Port Waratah’s electrical, communications, process control and OT assets.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the Electrical Systems, Process Control and OT team, supporting safety, capability, performance and engagement
Provide technical leadership across electrical systems, process control, industrial communications, OT infrastructure and related operational assets
Develop and maintain long-term asset strategies, lifecycle plans and technology roadmaps for critical electrical and OT systems
Lead reliability improvement activities, including technical investigations, root cause analysis and practical engineering solutions
Oversee OT network governance, system resilience, vendor support, configuration standards and disaster recovery planning
Lead OT cybersecurity governance, including risk mitigation, vulnerability remediation, audits and IT/OT interface management
Desired Skills and Experience
Desired Skills and Experience:
What we are looking for:
Extensive industrial experience in electrical systems, process control, operational technology or related infrastructure
Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline will be highly regarded
Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, protection systems, motor control, industrial automation, PLC, SCADA and/or DCS systems
Experience with OT networks, industrial communications, cybersecurity, system resilience and asset lifecycle planning
Proven leadership capability, with the ability to engage, develop and influence technical teams and stakeholders
Experience in heavy industry, bulk materials handling, mining, ports, manufacturing or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.
Benefits:
Competitive remuneration package including 18.5% Superannuation
Work to Live Culture including generous leave entitlements (16-week parental leave and 5 weeks annual leave)
Opportunities for industry networking and professional development and participation in community engagement activities.
Extensive health and wellbeing program with access to gyms and fitness coaching
For initial inquiries or assistance with your application, please call Adrian Button or Jess O’Neill from Beilby Downing Teal on (02) 4044 0440.
Applications Close: 2 August 2026
We take a wide lens to our definition of diversity and encourage applications from those with diversity dimensions across gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disabilities, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural background, and identity including identifying as from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, socio-economic background etc.
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