Lead Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer

WORK LOCATION

Brisbane

ROSTER

Monday to Friday

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 Mechanical and Piping Engineer is responsible for the mechanical and piping engineering, technical design and interfaces across the Gibson Island H2 Project green hydrogen plant, providing technical assurance, risk assessments and supporting progress through various phases of project development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Engineer’s role; providing both mechanical static design and piping engineering activities during feasibility, detailed design, execution, commissioning and start-up phases.
• Review of mechanical and piping drawings, requisitions and specifications.
• Liaise with other Lead Engineers on respective discipline engineering requirements and interface issues relating to static equipment, piping, rotating equipment, materials and tanks.
• 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 mechanical and piping engineering meets the basis of design requirements of the project.
• Communicate and interface effectively with other disciplines, FFI mechanical and piping engineering function, ammonia facility operator / JV partner, 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 Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent study
• 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 static equipment design, materials, fabrication, testing of pressure vessels / heat exchangers, etc.
• Experience in piping engineering, layout development, 3D model reviews, review/approval of specifications and datasheets for piping components.
• Experience in vendor assessments, quality assurance and supplier qualification
• Strong leadership skills and experience in leading direct and indirect reports
• Knowledge of Australian and international codes, standards and industry specifications

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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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified