Senior Port & Marine Engineer

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.

Role Title:  Senior Port & Marine Engineer

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

This is a truly unique opportunity for an experienced port and marine engineer to join a global leader in the development of clean renewable energy. The position would suit a forward-thinking professional wishing to lever their diverse project experiences within our dynamic and innovative client owner environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and design support across a broad portfolio of domestic and international major projects.

Project experience in one or more of the following is essential; metocean engineering, maritime structures, mooring, coastal protection and management, subsea pipeline, shipping, navigation, dredging, trenching and reclamation.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Provide support to technical and feasibility studies; developed both internally and by external consultants.
• Liaise with, and coordination of, port and marine engineering consultants in support of desktop studies, site investigations and characterisation, port design elements of major power and green energy developments.
• Undertake preliminary planning and feasibility studies, data review for gap analysis, prepare a Basis of Design, study reports and performance specification documents
• Assess appropriate port infrastructure solutions, including inputs to project optioneering, and define risk mitigation solutions for the company’s assets. 
• Manage port and marine engineering related risks throughout the project life cycle from inception, through design and into construction.
• Scoping inputs to complex marine site investigations and subsequent interpretation of results.
• Manage, supervise and conduct site visits and condition assessments
• Review consultants feasibility and detailed designs and where necessary challenge these to drive down cost and reduce schedule.
• Provide support to FFI’s engineering innovation initiatives
• Embrace FFI’s values and proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or Ocean Engineering
• Min. of 10 years’ postgraduate experience in providing technical advice to multi-disciplinary design teams
• A solid background in port and marine engineering with exposure to a variety of projects.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian and international design standards, codes and guidelines and contemporary technical port, marine, offshore mooring and coastal engineering issues
• Experience in the design and delivery of port and marine infrastructure projects, such as moorings, wharves, jetties, seawalls, breakwaters, water intakes/outlets, bulk terminals, aids to navigation, dredging works and coastal management,
• Experience with/ exposure to port and marine logistics
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in collaboration with other like-minded team members and adjacent projects teams. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative and takes a proactive approach to task

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. 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