Senior Control Systems Engineer - Green Fleet Development

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.

Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer – Green Fleet Development

Work location: Perth based (CBD and Hazelmere)

Roster: 5/2 roster

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, rail locomotive and marine vessels.

We are searching for experienced Senior Control Systems Engineers to join our team on the revolutionary Zero Emission Infinity Train project. This project is crucial in achieving carbon neutrality for FMG's locomotive fleet and achieving FMG's goal of zero emissions by 2030.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Responsible for design, development and delivery of the control systems, safety systems and SCADA/HMI components for the Infinity Train project
• Develop control systems requirements, specifications, test/commissioning procedures and control interface documentation
• Work in the multidisciplinary engineering project teams to contribute successful delivery of the project
• Support and implement quality engineering processes
• Troubleshoot software issues at test benches and prototype vehicles
• Manage control systems software and configuration versioning and release

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor of Electrical, Control Systems or Mechatronics Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in control systems development, PLC and SCADA/HMI programming, testing and commissioning
• Solid foundation in industrial communications protocols; OPC UA, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, CAN, CANopen, J1939 etc.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs, PILZ or HIMA safety PLCs, Ignition SCADA preferred.
• Functional Safety qualification from TÜV/Exida or similar preferred
• Rail control systems experience and knowledge of CENELEC railway standards highly regarded
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn fast and adapt to an environment with dynamic process and program requirements

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, 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.

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, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

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