Manager Electrical Systems - Green Fleet Development

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: Manager Electrical Systems – Green Fleet Development

Work location: Perth based (Hazelmere)

Roster: 5/2 Roster (Mon to Fri)

In support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key initiatives will be in our Green Fleet projects whereby we will develop and test a range of technologies to power our mining fleet

Based out our new Hazelmere R&D facility and reporting to the Chief Engineer – Electrical Systems, we are presently looking for an experienced Electrical Systems Manager

Key accountabilities will include:

• Manage, develop and coordinate a team of electrical systems engineers and technicians in activities through from project conception to a final evaluated and tested product
• Recruit staff according to company / project needs
• When abroad, ensure links and good communication between the satellite and home offices
• Mentor junior engineers, developing their experience and skillsets to meet the departmental needs
• Customer Support ensuring project deliverables are met
• Workload planning to strict deadlines and milestones
• Generation of project proposals and quotations
• Maintain positive relationships with all other departments, customers and suppliers
• Ensure that safe systems of work are in place

Qualifications and skills required:

• Electrical Engineering degree or similar
• 20+ years in electrical design and integration
• Strong experience with mobile assets
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent reporting skills
• Strong commitment to safety

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