Lead Electrical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time
About Us

Fortescue is a leading player in the mining industry, committed to innovation and sustainability. Our vision is to be a world-class mining company, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Our Opportunity

We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team at the Cloudbreak Mine. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for leading the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of electrical engineers in the design, development, and testing of electrical systems
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements
  • Provide focused leadership on risk management and promoting a positive safety culture
  • Support projects and shutdown teams, including technical support, work scopes, and the development of preventative/predictive maintenance orders
  • Follow the Reliability Roadmap and asset management principles, focusing on Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) development/review, sparing (BOM) and task lists
  • Provide leadership and mentorship across the engineering team, supporting personal development and offering senior technical advice
  • Manage and monitor key KPI's for the department, including metrics related to Eureka, DEP, reliability, and decarbonisation efforts
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum 1 year experience as Senior Electrical or Senior PCS Engineer
  • Minimum 4 years experience Electrical and/or PCS Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree of Electrical Engineering essential
  • Extensive experience in design, commissioning, and maintenance of Electrical and Process Control systems, including LV & HV reticulation systems, VSDs, PLC, SCADA, or DCS systems
  • Experience in engineering, design, and selection of electrical equipment, with emphasis on critical electrical components, and hazardous area classification methods and protection techniques
  • Demonstrated experience in managing technical projects and team performance
  • Strong knowledge of asset management principles and reliability metrics
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, industry standards, and regulations
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software
Why Choose Us
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career growth and development opportunities within a forward-thinking organization
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible solutions
Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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.



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