Technical Lead Engineer - Mechanical and Structural Systems

FFI is leading Fortescue’s decarbonisation and growth agendas and developing a portfolio of projects centred on the production of renewable hydrogen, ammonia, minerals and other value-added products. FFI is underpinned by Fortescue’s world class expertise, operational excellence and proven capability to drive future growth.

Work location: Perth based (Redcliffe)

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

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.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Providing Mechanical Engineering support to charging infrastructure project 
• Working in collaboration with the broader Engineering team as well as the project management and workshop execution teams
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Ensure compliance to the project management process by project owners
• Provide guidance regarding project budget, cash flow and schedule for existing and future projects

Qualifications and skills required:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Experience with design, manufacturing, and operation of mining equipment and other heavy structures (chassis, structural platforms, containers)
• Robotics / motion platform design experience is well received
• Experience with 3D cad and concept level packaging
• Experience with SAP work management
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works
• Experience in participating / coordinating in the purchasing tender process
• Experience in contractor engagement and contractor management process

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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