Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Rail

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.

Title: Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Rail 

Work location: Perth based (Hazelmere and CBD) 

Roster: 5/2 roster (Mon to Fri) 

Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term 

In support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key projects is the Infinity Train which will harness gravitational energy and utilise regenerative battery electric technology to remove reliance on charging infrastructure. The Infinity Train project will significantly contribute to FFI becoming a major OEM in the growing global market for green industrial transport solutions. Join us in developing unique products that pioneer green technologies, capture their value, and distribute them globally. 

Based out of our new Hazelmere R&D facility and reporting to the Project Manager – Infinity Train, we are presently looking for an experienced Lead Project Engineer. 

Key accountabilities will include: 

• Lead the management of an engineering team through all ‘mechanical engineering’ aspects of the product development of an all-new rolling stock solution for the Infinity Train project 
• Assist the Project Manager with the safe delivery of project on schedule, to budget and to specification 
• Stakeholder management of internal and external stakeholders which include internal FFI personal, contractors, consultants, and the broader Fortescue family 
• Drive schedule improvements to reduce delivery timeframes safely 
• Deliver cost and capital effective solutions to improve the project’s capital intensity whilst delivering the projects scope on time and within budget safely 
• Provide effective and strategic reporting and communications of project performance on a regular basis 
• Demonstrated experience to deliver unique projects safely and on time. 
• Providing regular updates, to the Senior Project Manager 

Qualifications and skills required: 

• Be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
• Project experience including the delivery of 'systems engineering’ projects 
• Experience with rollingstock projects and/or in a product development environment would be highly advantageous  
• Experience managing multiple contractor groups 
• Experience with project budgeting and cost control 
• OEM experience highly regarded 
• Ability to successfully engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels 
• High commitment to safety
• Excellent interpersonal awareness with ability to lead and motivate teams 
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence 
• Results driven, responsible and accountable 
• Ability to manage under pressure and adapt quickly to change 
• Great problem-solving skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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.

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