Head of Green Mining

At Fortescue Energy 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. We are also responsible for realising Fortescue’s Metal complete decarbonisation by 2030 - the most aggressive climate goal for any big industrial company globally.  Fortescue is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Green Mining Leader - Heavy Mining Equipment (HME)

Work location: Perth (with travel to site as required)

Roster: Monday to Friday

The Decarbonisation team is responsible for finding and implementing commercially and technically viable zero-emission solutions for Fortescue’s business units (including Metals, Energy, and WAE). The team’s immediate objective is to successfully deliver Real Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions in our Australian iron ore operations by 2030. This means the complete elimination of gas and diesel from our sites. The Decarbonisation team consists of a mix of core central roles complimented by a matrix organisation of dedicated personnel across functions and operations within the business to ensure joint ownership of the design, delivery and operation of decarbonised solutions.   

The primary focus of this role is to lead the successful identification, design, development, and implementation of zero-emission heavy mining equipment (HME) solutions, aligned with agreed mining methods, for Metals. The green HME scope includes high-power static and dynamic charging requirements, which are to be integrated with the backbone electrical infrastructure and the evolving demands of the life of mine plan. Elements of the role include leadership, ideation, strategy, design, cost and commercial, budgeting, scheduling, operability, maintainability, health and safety, people requirements and change management.

This is a senior, high-profile role where the successful candidate complements leadership and strategic thinking with a proven track record of inspiring teams to collaboratively deliver technically, commercially and time challenged initiatives successfully into Operations. You must perform as an influencer, relationship manager, risk manager and problem solver. You will drive many global “firsts” – and must be comfortable with the technical and people challenges (and exposure!) that come with that.

Key responsibilities:

Technical

• Ensure the technical and commercial integrity of decarbonisation solutions in the mine for FMG
• Identify, design and develop green HME aligned with selected mining methods for all Operations
• Identify and select green LME/SME aligned with charging and infrastructure all Operations
• Define requirements for the optimal combination of static and dynamic charging for HME
• Lead risk and opportunity management and contingency planning for mine decarbonisation (in relation to mobile fleet)
• Develop and execute testing and validation of solutions as required to help manage risk
• Ensure fleet automation developments align with and complement green HME requirements
• Ensure integrated telemetry data across mine decarbonisation solutions enable diagnostics, condition monitoring, performance improvements, reporting and Artificial Intelligence
• Establish and maintain accurate Total Cost of Ownership models and capital and operating budgets to guide trade-off studies and support the Integration team's reporting needs
• Maximise interoperability, standardisation and open architectures across solution ranges, whilst ensuring future commercialisation of solutions is enabled where relevant
• Support Demand Response initiatives for green mining to help match power supply and demand
• Provide all necessary requirements and documentation to support Operational Readiness teams

Leadership

• Provide visible felt leadership for all aspects of Fortescue’s Decarbonisation program, especially on-site and with the functional mobile asset management teams
• Be an active, supportive, and passionate contributor to the Decarbonisation Leadership Team
• Take a leading role in establishing and maintaining effective relations with FFI, Liebherr and other key OEMs, OTMs and vendors in partnership with Procurement and Logistics
• Contribute to informing Change Management priorities and approaches
• Lead agile teams and manage people
• Contribute to government and industry regulator activities to ensure compliance
• Always work collaboratively with FMG, FFI and key contractors to set and deliver stretch targets

Qualifications and skills required:

• Degree qualification in engineering or related technical discipline
• Complementary qualifications in business or technology are preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience in industry

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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