Fixed Plant Electrician

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Experienced Electrician – Fixed Plant

Work Location: Solomon 

• Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 7D7N14R – FIFO ex Busselton, Karratha, or Perth

Key responsibilities include:

• Scoping continuous improvement opportunities
• Raising notifications and work orders
• Breakdown and fault finding on Fixed Plant
• Preventative maintenance on Fixed Plant
• Modular and shutdown maintenance
• Statutory testing and inspections

Education and Experience:

• Electrical trade qualification
• Current WA 'A' class electrical workers licence
• High voltage ticket and experience with HV Switching
• Previous experience as electrical tradesperson or Electrical / Instrumentation Technician in a continuous operating plant environment (2 years preferred maintenance, as it is for an experienced position)
• Experience in PLC systems and control communication systems
• Basic instrumentation experience
• Experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives
• Competent understanding of electrical schematics, isolation and permitting systems
• Experience in computer-based maintenance systems - SAP (desirable)

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, neurodiverse, 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