Wind Farm Development Principal

An opportunity to join the exciting and energetic Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) team, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group.

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.

Role Title: Windfarm Development Principal 

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Summary

The successful candidate will own and drive all project development activities from concept and will liaise with all internal and external stakeholders. 

Key accountabilities will include:

• Wind farm design;
  • develop / finalise project definition document;
  • develop works program and delivery schedule, monitor, correct and report;
  • manage  budget, cashflow forecast and project cost model
  • supervise consultants, technical support service providers and
  • develop risk register and critical deliverables matrix
  • develop site layouts, project presentations and reporting requirements
  • undertake modelling to conclude project economics
  • undertake logistics study and ascertain factory to farm supply chain solution including;
    • shipping, exit and entry port capabilities / limitations;
    • local road and main roads assessments / requirements;
    • laydown facilities;
    • lift studies and high lift equipment requirements;
  • study and propose construction methodology
  • assess grid-forming inverter against synchronous condensers
  • assess /specify extreme event generator backup power
  • BESS feasibility study

• Scope of Work development;
  • civil works, roads, foundations, culverts, drainage, below ground infrastructure and above ground support infrastructure;
  • internal electrical distribution network, RMU’s, transformers and switchrooms;
  • control and communications systems;
  • formalising scope of supply; specifications and identifying product modification requirements;
  • manage and support development of works specifications and scopes for;
  • prepare BOP documentation

• Support Contract development;
  • formalising scope of supply and identifying product modification requirements
  • assist in negotiations for construction and operating agreements
  • support factory to farm supply chain solution
  • battery limit coordination and management
  • lead Construction Risk Assessment Workshops

• Early-stage development tasks
  • Geotech and water surveys
  • grid  connection / constraint studies
  • Manage, Coordinate, Support and Supervise engagement with;
    • government approvals
    • traditional owners
    • pastoralists

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor in Engineering
• Previous windfarm project development experience is essential 
• Previous remote site experience is desirable 
• Previous team leadership and management of contractors experience is required. 
• Commercial qualifications would be beneficial 

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.