Lead Electrical Engineer

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.

Lead Electrical Engineer

Work Location: Brisbane 

Roster: Monday to Friday

FFI is working on a green hydrogen and ammonia opportunity in Brisbane.  We are working with others on the conversion of an existing gas based ammonia production facility at Gibson Island in Brisbane, focusing on construction of an industrial scale hydrogen production facility.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for the electrical engineering, technical design and interfaces across the Gibson Island H2 Project green hydrogen plant, providing guidance on electrical equipment selection, technical assurance, risk assessments and supporting progress through various phases of project development.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Lead electrical engineering role, providing electrical design and engineering activities during feasibility, detailed design, execution, commissioning and start-up phases.
• Develop plant’s power system design and distribution equipment, power system analyses (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination studies, harmonics, arc flash, transient analysis, etc)
• Provide assurance and support to the design, tests, and installation of electrical equipment such as motors, power electronic converters, power transformers, EHV to LV substations and switchyards, overhead transmission lines, switchgears, MCC, distribution boards, UPS, DC systems, emergency power generation systems, etc
• Support major electrical equipment acquisition process, and participate in FAT and SAT.
• Liaise with other Lead Engineers on respective discipline engineering requirements and interface issues.
• Review and approve key business deliverables including those with significant multi-discipline content.
• Participate in contract tender evaluations.
• Assure technical oversight of Engineering Contractor activities.
• Ensure effective application of electrical engineering meets the basis of design requirements of the project.
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety, etc., and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Communicate and interface effectively with other disciplines, FFI electrical engineering function, grid authority, engineering specialist providers and vendors.
• Participate in specific detail design reviews and evaluations including technical safety reviews of design, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, risk analysis.
• Contribute to building a frugal cost-conscious attitude throughout the project team.
• Achieve and maintain effective communication with the project delivery team, and other internal and external stakeholders at all times.
• Carry out additional tasks as may be required from time to time by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree of Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Chartered professional electrical engineer, RPEQ registered.
• Competent engineer for design and selection of electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA).
• 15+ years’ experience working in a project setting from feasibility studies through to start-up.
• Experience in overseeing EPC design activities and delivering large projects.
• Experience in engineering, design and selection of electrical equipment, with emphasis on plant critical electrical components, and hazardous area classification methods and protection techniques. Some experience with owner/operator is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in a large and complex project (wind, solar, hydrogen, ports, mining, oil and gas).
• General knowledge of data analysis and modelling of plant’s electrical network.
• General knowledge of interpretation and review process of system impact studies, reactive power compensation analysis, and integration studies (e.g. large loads integration to the grid).
• General understanding of existing and emerging technologies for energy storage systems, fuel cells, etc. preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software (e.g. PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD or similar).
• Strong leadership skills and experience in leading direct and indirect reports.
• Knowledge of Australian and international codes, standards and industry specifications.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively.
• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills.

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. 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