Mechanical System Lead - Infinity

FFI is leading Fortescue’s decarbonisation and growth agendas and developing a portfolio of projects centred on the production of renewable hydrogen, ammonia, minerals and other value-added products. FFI is underpinned by Fortescue’s world class expertise, operational excellence and proven capability to drive future growth.

Title: Mechanical Engineering Lead - Infinity 

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 green fleet development Mechanical Engineering Principal, we are presently looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the team

Key accountabilities will include:

• Providing Lead Mechanical Engineering support to Infinity rail project within Green Fleets portfolio in a safe, timely and sustainable manner 
• Working in collaboration with the broader Engineering team as well as the project management and workshop execution teams
• Capable of prioritizing and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Ensure compliance to the project management process by project owners
• Provide guidance regarding project budget, cash flow and schedule for existing and future projects
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates with the Mechanical Principal Engineer

Qualifications and skills required:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Minimum 7-12 years of experience
• Well-developed soft and negotiation skills
• Experience with design, manufacturing, and operation of locomotives
• Experience with 3D cad and concept level packaging
• Project experience advantageous
• Ability to work across multiple work fronts in a high-pressure environment
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Experience with SAP work management
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works
• Experience in participating / coordinating in the purchasing tender process
• Experience in contractor engagement and contractor management process
• Excellent interpersonal awareness with ability to work well in a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible and accountable
• Skilled in problem solving rapidly

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.

Please apply with a cover letter.

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