Senior Project Engineer - Plant Automation

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.

Senior Project Engineer - Plant Automation

Work location: 

Perth, WA

Fortescue’s East Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: 

Monday to Friday

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Fixed Plant Automation team on a 12 month fixed term contract with a possibility of extension.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Develop scoping of work documents for various electrical/mechanical/control system scopes
• Engage key stakeholders to ensure projects satisfy operational requirements
• Engage with suppliers and vendor to obtain technical, cost and schedule information
• Manage project budget allocations and assist with cashflow forecasting and reporting
• Interface Management between consultants, suppliers and internal design teams
• Work closely with Scheduling team to ensure project schedules are being met
• Assist in the transition to project execution after project approval phase
• Ensure all works are carried out safely adhering to Fortescue Vision and Values

Qualifications and skills required:

• Engineering Degree or similar
• Extensive Project Engineering experience with detailed design on Fixed Plant and Automation Related  projects
• Control Systems experience highly desirable
• Statistical Data Analytics experience desirable
• Demonstrated Project Management experience with an understanding of financial and scheduling requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Australian Standards (Electrical)
• Good understanding of the balance between technical and commercial outcomes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project
• Project Management qualifications or training highly regarded

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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