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: Power Electrical / Electronics Engineer – 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) and Rail Locomotives Green Fleet Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Review and validation of various Power Electronics engineering designs and associated components
• Providing technical assistance on Power Electrical / Electronics Systems related works being carried out
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives
• Review / mark up engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• 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:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering degree, preferably a qualification in Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Experience with Rail Locomotives / Heavy mobile equipment is highly advantageous
• Experience with operation of DC/DC converters, inverters, high powered EV chargers and VSDs
• Experience in designing high voltage DC power systems with experience in electrical noise filtration is advantageous
• Exposure with automotive industry comms protocols, such as CAN bus and J1939
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with electrical design, installation, and testing
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Excellent interpersonal awareness skills with ability to work well in a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible and accountable
• Capable of prioritising and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements

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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