Thermal 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: Thermal Systems Engineer

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 Engineer, we are presently looking for an experienced Thermal Engineer to join the team

Key accountabilities will include:

• Providing Thermal Engineering support to all project within Green Fleets portfolio in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Working in collaboration with the broader Engineering team as well as the project management and workshop execution teams
• Detailed design of thermal and cooling systems, including component selection, fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning
• 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 and designs 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
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Project Manager including work progress, risks, and priorities

Qualifications and skills required:

• Mechanical engineering or similar degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Detailed understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics principles
• Design experience with thermal, cooling and HVAC systems
• Experience selecting and sizing thermal components such as radiators, chillers, heat exchangers and vaporizers
• Experience selecting heat transfer agents according to component specifications and maintenance intervals
• Experience creating P&IDs and 3D design of piping systems
• CAD experience with Solidworks is highly recommended
• Experience with the HAZID/ HAZOP process desired
• Mobile asset experience desired (rail, marine, and heavy mining equipment)
• Clear and calculated decision-making skills
• Ability to work across multiple work fronts in a high-pressure environment
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works
• Experience in supplier engagement and supplier 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 problem solving rapidly

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