Commissioning Superintendent (Electrical)

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 Opportunity

Work Location: Pilbara Operations

Roster: 8 days on and 6 days off

The Commissioning Superintendent Electrical will oversee the load commissioning and performance testing of infrastructure and equipment delivered as part of the decarbonisation programme, ensuring compliance with safety standards, project specifications, and operational requirements. This role involves managing teams, coordinating activities, and troubleshooting issues during the commissioning and handover phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage load commissioning, performance testing and handover activities across projects
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to achieve project milestones
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure functionality and reliability
• Identify and resolve technical issues during commissioning and performance testing to design capability
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including commissioning plans, reports, and schedules
• Provide leadership and guidance to commissioning teams
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, OEM’s, site operations and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve any issues during commissioning and performance testing of decarbonised infrastructure, equipment and systems
• Ensure a seamless handover of decarbonised infrastructure, equipment and systems to site operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in electrical system commissioning, preferably in mining or heavy industry
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience in large scale mining operations would be preferable
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, and commissioning processes
• Familiarity with safety protocols and standards
• Proficient in project management tools and software would be preferable
• Excellent problem solving and optimisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.

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.

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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.