High Voltage Electrician

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

High Voltage Electrician - Energy Operations

Work Location: Solomon/Ironbridge - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

At Fortescue, we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. The Energy Operations assets are expanding which provides many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you thought was possible. You will be a key member of the Solomon HV Transmission team in providing power to the Solomon mining hub which also extends to Iron Bridge via a 220kV transmission line.    

Key accountabilities will include:

• Responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operational performance and maintenance of this important asset
• Consistently maintain high standards in all facets of network operations and maintenance
• Work with the Transmission Supervisors to ensure all maintenance activities are executed in accordance with maintenance strategies
• Commitment to high quality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Use of SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification
• Provide operational and maintenance support to the Energy Operations department as required

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Relevant Australian recognised Trade Certification - Electrical Workers License
• High Voltage Switching certificate and relevant network switching experience
• Experience with all aspects of HV power distribution and transmission apparatus. Experience in large scale transmission networks and operation of Siemens GIS switchgear would be an advantage
• Experience in computer-based maintenance systems - SAP
• EWP and working at heights trained – desirable
• Flexibility in operation and ability to work in a team and as a motivated contributor

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, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities 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.