Compliance Technical Officer - Electrical

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Title: Compliance Technical Officer (Electrical) – Green Fleet Development

Work location: Perth based (Hazelmere)

Roster: 5/2 Roster (Mon to Fri)

In support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key initiatives will be in our Green Fleet projects whereby we will develop and test a range of technologies to power our mining fleet

Based out our new Hazelmere R&D facility and reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer Green Fleet Development, we are presently looking for an experienced Electrical Compliance Technical Officer

Key accountabilities will include:

• Lead the development of technical standards suitable for the for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) and Rail Green Fleet Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Lead the development of inspection test records suitable for the Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) and Rail Green Fleet Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Providing technical guidance and governance on all Electrical Engineering Systems related to works being carried out, ensuring compliance to relevant standards
• Resolution of technical issues related to standards and/or compliance
• Capable of prioritizing and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Principal Electrical Engineer including work progress, risks, and priorities

Qualifications and skills required:

• Electrical Supervisor, or Electrical Engineering degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Mining, Rail or Heavy Mobile Equipment
• Strong knowledge of Australian and International standards relevant to Mining, Rail or Heavy Mobile Equipment
• Experience with development of electrical standards
• Experience with Hazardous materials and Hazardous Area Awareness
• Experience with Functional Safety standard and compliance
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Experience with SAP work management
• Experience in contractor engagement and contractor management process
• Excellent interpersonal awareness with ability to work well in a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible and accountable
• Skilled in rapid problem solving

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply