Power Electrical/Electronics Engineer - Green Fleet Development

FFI is leading Fortescue’s decarbonisation and growth agendas. This will be achieved through 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: Engineer Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering – 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 Principal Electrical Engineer Green Fleet Development, we are presently looking for an experienced Power Electrical / Electronics Engineer

Key accountabilities will include:

• Design and deliver Power Electrical / Electronics systems for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Green Fleet Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Design review and validation of various engineering designs and associated components
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Selecting components which are suitable for the application / project
• Capable of prioritising and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements
• Providing technical guidance on all Power Electrical / Electronics Systems related works being carried out
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications, and scopes
• 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:

• Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering degree, preferably a qualification in Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in mobile Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment Power Electrical/Electronics systems is highly advantageous
• Experience with operation of inverters, high powered EV chargers and VSDs in mobile application
• Experience in designing high voltage DC power systems with noise control is an added advantage
• Experience with automotive industry comms protocols, such as CAN bus and J1939
• Experience with Functional Safety principles and Functional Safety standard and compliance
• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Area (Classification and Design) certification -AS/NZS60079 is an added advantage
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Researching alternative sources, creating solutions, and improving product and system safety
• Experience with SAP work management
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works
• 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 rapid problem solving

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