Lead Traction Systems 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.

Title: Lead Traction Systems Engineer 

Roster: Monday to Friday

Work location: Perth WA (Relocation provided)

Key accountabilities will include:

• Lead and deliver Traction systems solutions for Rail Locomotives or Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) for Green Fleet Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Review and validation of various Traction System engineering designs / specifications and associated components
• Providing technical assistance on Electrical / Electronics Systems related works being carried out
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives
• Review / mark up engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Ensure compliance to the project management process by project owners
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Principal Electrical Engineer including work progress, risks, and priorities

Qualifications and skills required:

• Significant year of experience with Electrical systems engineering
• Strong Product design and development experience and background
• Electrical, Electronics Engineering degree, preferably a qualification in Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Experience with Rail Locomotives / Heavy mobile equipment desirable
• Traction system experience desirable
• Knowledge of relevant Australian / International standards and regulations associated with electrical design, installation, and testing
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Team leadership experience desirable
• Excellent interpersonal awareness skills with ability to work well in a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible and accountable
• Capable of prioritising and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements

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, neurodiverse, 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. We only accept applications via our official website at https://ffi.com.au/careers/ or https://www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue/browse-jobs. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.