Electrical Supervisor High Voltage

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Iro Bridge - Fortescue's Iron Bridge mine is located on the traditional lands of Nyamal people.

Roster: 8 Days 6 Off Fifo Ex Perth

At Fortescue we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. Reporting to the Energy Operations Northern Region Superintendent you will join a technically disciplined team and demonstrate an ability to deliver against a wide variety of High Voltage Electrical activities which is essential to our teams success.

The Energy Operations Northern Region portfolio comprises of a 117MW Solar Farm, 26MW Battery Storage System, 220kV Transmission network from Lambda Substation to Port Hedland, 33kV distribution network supporting Iron Bridge Operations, 16MW & 4MW emergency diesel power stations for the Iron Bridge Operation and Camp emergency and future project for a 250MWh Battery Storage System facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision and direct your team to execute the daily schedule and perform frequent field leadership activities on the team
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner, weekly plans are adhered to and that daily tasks do not affect the supply of power to the transmission or Distribution networks
• Record all field leadership and identified hazards into the business management system and provide feedback to the team on a daily basis. 
• Manage onsite contractors and to ensure compliance with Fortescue and industry standards
• Ensure current role descriptions are available and set clear expections and standards for team members
• Maintain KPI's and cmpliance to SAP maintenance strategies, plan work and avoid reactive maintenance 
• Ensure employees conduct themselves in accordance with Fortescue's code of conduct and Values 
• Contribute to a highly skilled and capable workflorce by supporting individual's personal and professional development through structured development plans and ongoing on the job coaching and mentoring
• Foster an empowered workgroup, where teamwork and diverse ideas are encouraged allowing achievements to surpass business objectives
• Act with integrity leading by example ensuring all activies are completed in a sade and compliant manner, hlding those to account that do not 
• Identify and manage all workplace incidents in a timely manner following the Fortescue incident escalation process
• Review and sign-off Electircal installations completed by the team as part of the Nominee responsibilty process
• Commitment to hight wuality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Self-motivated with ability to organise / prioritise work
• Have a proactive approach and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working culture 

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical trade qualifications - WA Electrical workers licence
• High Voltage swithcing certificate with relevant network switching experience 
• Working at heights trained
• A current 'C Class' WA Manual Driver's Licence
• HR Driver's licence Desirable
• Current High Risk work licence - WP
• Schedule 26 statutory supervisor exam completed 
• Experience in Electrical Supervision role responsibilities with a minimum of 3 years as an Electrical Supervisor
• Experience in large scale transmission networkds and operation of GIS switchgear
• Experience with all aspects of HV power distribution and transmission systems
• Experience and an understanding of Supervisor legislative responsibilities and Electrical statutory requirements
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in high voltage electrical networks or similar
• Advanced electrical system competence of low and high voltage operations and maintenance practicies
• Knowledge of electrical statutory obligations including requirements of following relevant electrical Australian Standards including AS3000, Electrical Code of practice and Work Health & Safety Regulations 2022, Electricity Act and relevant Australian Standards relating to high voltage installations
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Previous experience as an in-house nominee signing off Electrical installations in accordance with Australian Standards and Electrical licensing regulations

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.

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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.