Project Director - Gibson Island

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.

Project Director

Work location: Brisbane, Queensland

FFI is working on a green hydrogen and ammonia opportunity in Brisbane.  We are working with others on the conversion of an existing gas based ammonia production facility at Gibson Island in Brisbane, focusing on construction of an industrial scale hydrogen production facilityThe Project Director will be responsible for the development of the Gibson Island Hydrogen and Ammonia project. With a budget in excess of $1Billion and fast paced schedule this project is expected to be one of the world’s first to produce industrial scale Green Hydrogen and Green ammonia for domestic and export markets.

You will be enthusiastic, willing to embrace Fortescue values leading the transition to clean energy. Someone able to push the limits to reduce costs and schedule to safely deliver this fast-track production project.

Once the Gibson Island project is complete the role is intended to transition to other projects in FFI’s portfolio.

Key accountabilities will include:

• End-to-end delivery of the Gibson Island project
• Comply with, implement and ensure adherence to the Fortescue HSSE policies, systems and procedures for the project.
• Providing strategic, technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of projects
• Develop and direct project strategic planning and project management operations in order to meet organisational goals
• Implement systems, tools and processes to ensure effective project delivery
• Ensure the project is technically sound and consistent with funder and stakeholders’ priorities
• Provide oversight of project implementation including all activities, outputs and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, budget development and monitoring, financial transactions, execution of project plans, and project performance
• Ensure the project produces the specified outcomes to the required quality, within schedule and budget parameters
• Conduct monthly reviews to ensure accountability of all project activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of financial deliverables and obligations
• Ensure all FFI Infrastructure adheres to all Government regulations and procedures relating to maintaining our business licenses
• Suggest and implement innovative ideas throughout the project lifecycle, across all disciplines to improve project schedule and budget

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from an accredited university
• Significant experience in a similar role delivering highly complex, industrial projects in excess of US$1B in energy, LNG, petrochemical or gas industries
• Experience working as Company Representative / comfortable operating with an Owners team organisation
• Demonstrated diplomatic, management, and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments and other key stakeholders
• Proven ability to write technical reports and project documents and deliver presentations
• A high level of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own workflow to meet objectives, with persistence and resilience when faced with obstacles
• A flexible mindset, the willingness to learn and 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