Senior Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Senior Electrical Engineer

Key accountabilities will include:

• Design and deliver Electrical systems for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) and Rail Green Fleet Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Lead design reviews and validation of various engineering designs and associated components
• Providing technical guidance and governance on all Electrical Engineering Systems related to works being carried out, ensuring compliance to relevant standards
• Mentor electrical engineering team to contribute successful delivery of the project
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Selecting components which is suitable for the application / project
• Capable of prioritizing and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements
• 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
• Provide commissioning support
• Providing regular updates to the Principal Electrical Engineer including work progress, risks, and priorities

Qualifications and skills required:

• Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering degree,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Mining, Rail or Heavy Mobile Equipment Electrical Drive System Engineering
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment Inverter systems
• Experience in Power Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Experience with operation of inverters, chargers and VSD
• Experience with automotive industry comms protocols, such as CAN bus and J1939
• Experience in designing high voltage DC power system with experience in electrical noise filtrations is advantageous 
• Experience with Functional Safety principle and familiar with Functional Safety standard and compliance
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to 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

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.

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

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.