Manufacturing - Project 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 Project Engineer

Work Location: Perth Airport 

Roster: Monday to Friday

Supporting the Package Lead, the role of the project engineer will be to ensure successful delivery of projects and continuous improvement initiatives across Electrolyser projects. 

This role will be best suited to a self-sufficient individual who can drive outcomes, communicate with stakeholders at all levels and show initiative.  The role will be charged with ensuring new leading-edge technology opportunities are delivered and transitioned into operations successfully.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Develop and review detailed scopes of work, control formal review and approval
• Review and approve project technical specifications - designs, SoW, functional specifications
• Chair project meetings, produce minutes, action and decisions register
• Monitor the development of deliverables in conjunction with the Program Manager  
• Maintain a project action list, deliverables, risk, issues and decisions register
• Help with budget development and approval and Business Case finalisation as per the Project Management framework
• Creating frameworks to measure the project's metrics
• Interacting with Management and consultants, interpreting their needs and requirements, and represent them in the field
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and adhere to FFI Vision and Values
• Developing and executing value-add strategies in scenarios with indiscrete objectives and goals

Qualifications and skills required:

• Engineering degree or similar
• At least 3-5 years of experience within a project engineering or  similar role
• Prior experience preferably within the energy, infrastructure or resources sector, and in complex, major projects
• Have excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and project management skills
• Demonstrated technical, project management and leadership skills in multi-disciplinary projects

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