Electrician

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Electrician

Work Location: Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people

Roster: 7D7RNR – FIFO ex Perth and Busselton

Our Eliwana Mine Services team maintains the surface water piping, diesel-driven generator sets, submersible sump pumps, land-based centrifugal pumps, starter /control panels, motor distribution centers, telemetry, SCADA and PLC systems earth dams and storage tanks, flow control meters and valves.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Installation, maintenance and operation of the mine de-watering and water distribution systems
• Scoping continuous improvement opportunities
• Raising notifications and work orders in SAP
• Statutory testing and inspections
• Ensure activities are completed in a safe, productive and cost-effective manner

Qualifications and experience: 

• Electrical trade qualification and WA 'A' class electrical workers licence
• Australian 'C' class drivers licence
• Previous experience as electrical tradesperson or Electrical / Instrumentation Technician in a continuous operating plant 
• Experience in PLC systems and control communication systems
• Experience in the maintenance and trouble shooting of Variable Speed Drives
• Understanding of electrical schematics, isolation and permitting systems
• SAP experience desirable

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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