Senior Electrical Engineer

23 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia fmgl Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Perth, Western Australia.  Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster:  Monday to Friday

We are offering an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of Fortescue's Energy Operations division, which oversees the generation and distribution of one of the largest private energy networks globally. As Fortescue drives towards achieving Real Zero by 2030, this role places you at the forefront of a transformational journey incorporating renewable energy solutions, such as expanded solar, wind, and energy storage systems. This is a chance to play a pivotal role in Australia's clean energy transition.

The primary role of the Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer for Energy Operations is the operational support of breakdowns, identification, analysis and rectification of electrical reliability issues, the delivery of medium-sized electrical projects, and the investigation of failures.

You'll gain exposure to LM6000 and Titan 130 gas turbines, Bergen gas reciprocating engines, high-voltage substations up to 220 kV, and 100 MW+ solar arrays. This is an opportunity to work with world-class equipment, help decarbonise a major industrial network, and shape the engineering standards for Fortescue's future energy system.

If you are driven by innovation, have a passion for sustainability, and are eager to contribute to the future of clean energy, we invite you to apply for this unique opportunity. Join us in making history as we shape the future of renewable energy at Fortescue, where your skills will have a lasting impact on our journey to Real Zero.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist operational teams with the troubleshooting and problem solving on day-to-day issues.
  • Apply RCM and FMEA methodologies to identify and eliminate recurring failure modes.
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve the reliability of electrical systems and components.
  • Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities for enhancement.
  • Assist operational and planning teams with the execution of the maintenance strategies.
  • Develop and optimise asset management strategies for electrical systems.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term asset lifecycle plans.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 6+ years' experience in an operational engineering, reliability, or maintenance roles.
  • Previous power station or transmission system experience is preferable.
About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.

 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.


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