Lead Solar PV 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 Solar PV Engineer

Work location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

The role of the Lead Solar PV Engineer is to manage a team of Solar PV engineers to be a centre of technical excellence for Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) Solar PV Power Projects under evaluation, development, construction, and operation.

Key responsibilities:

• Solar PV plant site identification, assessment, and evaluation
• Resource monitoring and resource data assessment
• Solar PV plant design and technology selection
• Plant generation and power profile forecasts
• Solar PV plant component technology (e.g. Panels, Tracker system, Inverter)
• Solar PV Engineering procedures, specifications, standards, and processes.
• Operational plant and equipment performance analysis
• Act as Solar PV subject matter expert and provide engineering peer review support
• Design accountability and assurance,
• Legislation and regulatory compliance,
• Risk assessment and mitigation,
• Equipment / services scope of works and procurement
• Plant construction support
• Performance testing of Solar PV main components
• Plant operation and maintenance support
• Communicate and engage with project stakeholders
• Support ongoing improvement of FFI internal Solar PV power project standards and procedures in relation to all relevant aspects of the development, construction, and operation.
• Provide value-adding engineering to internal and external stakeholders as required.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Tertiary Engineering Qualification (Electrical)
• Considerable years experience in Solar PV power plant engineering and design
• In depth expert knowledge of Solar PV component technology, project and solar resource evaluation, design methodologies and engineering techniques, tool and resources.
• High level evaluation and analysis skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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