Principal - Electrical Mining Systems

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Principal - Electrical Mining Systems

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday 

We are looking for a Principal - Electrical Mining Systems to join our Operations Planning, Technical Services Team. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Services, this is a key leadership role managing a team of technical seniors and specialists, in support of electrical mining fleet and systems across the Fortescue Metals Group iron ore platform. The successful candidate must have  strong knowledge of electrical fleet requirements, electrical mine planning requirements and associated systems, processes and support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understanding the key strategic objectives of the department and wider business
• Leading the department and working constructively with site technical and production teams to safely and efficiently, implement and maintain electrical mining fleet and systems
• Develop a department plan to execute department tactical actions for electrical mining fleet and systems
• Identifying and managing critical business risks associated with electrical mining fleet and systems
• Manage dependencies and influence / collaborate with cross-functions to achieve shared leadership goals (i.e. Strategic Planning, Operations, Asset Management, Finance etc.)
• Establish and manage the department budget – annual budget, sustaining and any expansionary capital
• Establish and implement tactical actions to achieve the department strategic objectives for electrical mining fleet and systems
• Oversee and promote technical specialists’ development and performance management, driving a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technical Mining (or equivalent discipline) desired
• >10 years’ experience in electrical mine planning and operations experience (production experience highly favourable)
• Proven senior leadership experience and formal appointment experience as contract owner/ contractor manager
• Demonstrated experience in establishing department / operational plans to deliver business strategy
• Strong understanding of Open Pit truck and shovel mining methods, electrical mining fleet and systems
• Strong performance program management and execution, optimisation techniques and business improvement experience
• Strong understanding of WHS Legislation & Mine Regulations, demonstrated experience in establishing Risk Standards & Risk Assessments & Risk Management Systems
• Strong production experience and understanding of key commercial concepts
• Broad knowledge of key technical and production disciplines
• Demonstrated experience building positive working relationships with the ability to influence business outcomes in a networked organisation

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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