General Manager Technical Grid

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.

General Manager Technical Grid

Work Location:  Perth with frequent travel

Roster: Monday to Friday

The General Manager (GM) Technical Grid is a senior leadership role with responsibility for a critical function in Fortescue’s growth agenda and decarbonisation pathway.  Reporting to the Director of Green Industry, the GM Technical Grid will have overall responsibility for product development and engineering, as well as owning the technology road map for all Grid Technology operations, including all grid technologies. The General Manager Grid Technologies would also lead the research into the best methodologies and technologies for cable manufacturing and deployment suitable for utility-scale deployment aligned to FFI schedules.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Development of grid technologies and operations relating to grid technologies
• Take the lead in developing the manufacturing strategy including the development of relevant partnerships technologies
• Develop and implement vision for grid technologies and R&D that delivers profitable growth and market penetration
• Develop and deliver the cost and performance roadmap over short term as well as long term and drive outcomes to achieve FFI schedules
• Provide values based leadership to create and maintain differentiation
• Build Technology and R&D team from ground up ensuring human capability and capacity for rapid growth
• Drive outcomes to achieve FFI schedules
• Establish Grid Technologies and R&D fit for purpose systems and processes 
• Provide financial forecasts indicative of Risk and FFI schedules
• Attract, retain and develop talent in the cable technology organisation
• Drive the culture of ownership and accountability in formulating and implementing the technology plans
• Manage and build key relationships with key research centres, academic institutes, and reputed laboratories in the Grid Technologies sector
• Introduce new approaches to technology development that will significantly impact growth
• Assess, analyse, and adapt new technology platforms in the sector that could further enhance Fortescue’s competitive advantage

Qualifications and skills required:

• Deep experience and competence in grid equipment, technologies and manufacturing
• Experience in leading grid technology design and modifications
• A thorough understanding of innovative manufacturing solutions to meet demand ramp
• Familiarity with analytical methods to ensure quality
• Ability to deliver commercialization from concepts and quantify commercial value to drive decisions
• Experience in developing fit for purpose processes and technologies and provide complete turnkey solution
• Assess risk and develop risk adjusted development plans
• A strong commercial awareness that will impact and influence the performance and effectiveness
• Tenacity to deliver difficult projects and judgment to terminate unproductive projects
• General understanding of the Renewable Energy domain to make proper decisions within a larger energy ecosystem
• Track record of building and developing successful teams
• Proven ability to drive R&D outcomes to achieve schedules
• Ability to communicate technical grid technology and R&D detail to non-technical stakeholders and decision makers
• Good knowledge of financial forecasting reflecting technology specific risk and commercialisation schedules

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