Manufacturing - Electrical and Instrumentation 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.

Manufacturing – Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Work Location: Perth Airport 

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue Future Industries is currently undertaking a rapid expansion and are seeking applications for an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Manufacturing and Development Teams in our Perth office, with the potential for international assignments in the future. 

Reporting to the  Program Manager - Electrolysers , the ideal person best  suited for this role will be able to plan and manage own workload with minimal oversight, escalating where necessary to address potential risks or resolve issues.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Experience with 33KV reticulation both underground as well as O/H transmission lines
• Being able to respond to site technical queries
• Day to day interface with engineering and other disciplines
• Day to day review, revise and updating of engineering documents
• Working with other team members to assist in establishing agreed project scopes of work, schedules, checklists and reporting mechanisms to meet the project needs
• Ensure Australian Standard installation compliance in all site works undertaken
• Checking of “as-built” drawings competed by contractors
• Commitment to zero harm by following HSSE procedures, protocols, and initiatives
• Participates in the specification and review of test and production equipment and processes products for electrolyser manufacture.
• Prepares technical documentation for test and production equipment, including scopes of work, procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Participates in the development of action plans and support activities during start-up and operation of test and production equipment.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Tertiary engineering qualifications (Electrical)
• Holds a current Construction Induction Training Card or eligible to obtain one 
• Minimum 5+ years of site project engineering experience, preferably within a greenfield mineral processing environment
• Demonstrated experience in construction engineering support and managing site engineering interfaces
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with electrical design, installation and testing
• An ability to listen and identify key issues and to communicate complex information clearly
• Experience with isolation processes at mines, inspecting and commissioning of new equipment circuits and plants
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to set up processes and monitor own work achievements against agreed objectives
• Strong knowledge of E/I equipment such as Switchrooms, HV Switchgear, MCCs, VSDs, Instrumentation, Controls and associated cabling
• Sound technical specification writing/documentation skills 
• Outstanding communication skill, both verbally and in written form, with strong customer focus 

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. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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