Electrical and Instrumentation Control (EIC) Engineer

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.

Electrical and Instrumentation Control (EIC) Engineer

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue Future Industries are looking for an Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EIC) Engineer with experience in scope definition, detail design and commissioning activities. Suitable applicant shall have previous experience delivering discrete systems from inception to conception. In this role you will provide technical input to the design and operation of our renewable energy and green hydrogen business working with a small team of Product Development Engineers within the Manufacturing team.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Report to Product Development Team Lead to provide ICE engineering design, and implementation for a variety of green energy technology projects
• Performs high-level Control System & Instrumentation engineering activities
• Assist in the design and selection of instrumentation, as well as the integration with control systems
• Evaluate new technologies and concepts for green hydrogen and associated technologies
• Assist in managing control system integrator for the work progress and deliverables
• Review of and input to P&ID’s, preparation of narratives, logic diagrams, functional block diagrams, instrument data sheets, single lines, plant functional specification, etc.
• Review existing control systems and recommend upgrades and modifications based on value.
• Identify best practices related to instrumentation and process control and drive its adoption
• Participate and contribute to incorporating functional safety and hazardous area design to guide Product Development team new technologies
• Experience with contributing to HAZOPs, LOPAS, SIL studies and other risk assessments
• Work with OEM suppliers to develop optimal system designs as required
• Working with other team members to assist in establishing agreed project scopes of work, schedules, checklists, and reporting mechanisms to meet the project needs
• A strong capability in adapting to multidisciplinary requirements in particular understanding engineering principles and communicating a range of Engineering concepts across a range of expertise
• Day to day interface with other engineering disciplines
• Day to day review, revise and updating of engineering documents
• Ensure Australian Standard installation compliance in all site works undertaken
• Commitment to zero harm by following HSSE procedures, protocols, and initiatives

Qualifications and skills required:

• Tertiary engineering qualifications (Electrical/ Instrument Control Engineering)
• Minimum 5+ years of detailed design experience
• Hazardous Area Classification & Design
• TUV Functional Safety trained engineer desirable
• Experience in writing program logic code in one or more of ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider programming languages desirable 
• Working knowledge of engineering design and operation principles applicable to the fields of electrical and instrumentation engineering for process plants
• Experience with detection and control instrumentation and their integration into complex systems
• Excellent communication skills to initiate and develop relationships with a broad range of people
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with electrical design, installation, and testing, preferably in hazardous area environments
• An ability to listen and identify key issues and to communicate complex information clearly
• Experience with isolation processes at mines, inspecting and commissioning of new equipment circuits and plants
• Strong conceptual thinking and analytical focus
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to set up processes and monitor own work achievements against agreed objectives
• Knowledge of high-powered DC E/I equipment such as transformer, rectifiers, DC filters, switch room design, MCCs, VSDs, Instrumentation, Controls, and associated cabling
• Strong computer literacy. Programming knowledge a definite asset

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. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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