Electrical Senior Engineer

Job Description

Work Location: 50/50 split across Solomon and Perth with regular travel to all Fortescue Power System locations. Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Roster: Split Roster FIFO & Perth - 5:2 Perth, 4:3 FIFO 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 solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition and influence the future of our planet. The primary role of the Senior Electrical Engineer is to ensure that our power system assets meet the needs of our business. Operational support of breakdowns, identification, analysis and rectification of electrical issues, the delivery of medium-sized electrical projects, and the investigation of failures and reliability issues with respect to power generation, transmission & distribution assets. The role currently supports multiple power stations, transmission & distribution networks. The assets within each power station consist of a mix of gas and diesel reciprocating engines, GE LM6000 gas turbines, Solar Titan 130 Gas Turbines, a 100MW solar farm and two Battery Energy Storage Systems. Our transmission and distribution network contains over 500km of overhead line and growing with equipment from 220kV down to local 11kV distribution. 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. Conduct Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential 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. Provide technical support in project feasibility studies, detailed design, and commissioning phases. Ensure that electrical reliability considerations are integrated into new projects. Collaborate with project teams to standardise and procure reliable electrical assets. Provide guidance on troubleshooting and defect elimination strategies. Qualifications and Experience A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical trade certificate. Minimum 6+ years’ experience in an operational engineering, reliability, or maintenance roles. Previous power station or transmission system experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr