Electrician - Fixed Plant Maintenance
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
Location: Hedland Operations- Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 8 days / 6 off / 7 nights / 7 off – Residential in Port Hedland (relocation assistance offered)
Power up your career with Fortescue ⚡
Are you an experienced Electrician looking to take the next step in your career while living locally in Port Hedland? Join our high-performing Hedland Operations team, where your skills play a vital role in keeping our operations safe, reliable, and running at their best.
This is your chance to work on industry-leading technology in a supportive environment that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
No two days are the same – you’ll be tackling a mix of preventative and reactive maintenance across our fixed plant and ancillaries, with opportunities to broaden your skills and make a real impact.
- Diagnose and repair faults on fixed plant equipment
- Perform high voltage switching and statutory testing
- Respond to breakdowns and support shutdowns
- Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and belt weighers
- Backup parameters on ABB, Siemens & WEG drives
- Keep accurate documentation, logbooks, and isolations
- Drive improvements to boost safety and efficiency
Qualifications and Experience
Your technical expertise is important, but so is your proactive mindset and safety-first approach. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems as part of a supportive team.
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WA A-Grade Electrical Licence
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HV switching ticket and practical experience
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Strong fault-finding skills in continuous operations (iron ore experience highly regarded)
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Knowledge of VSDs, PLCs, Profibus/Profinet/DeviceNet
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Ability to read and apply electrical schematics, isolation, and permitting
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Familiarity with SAP, Fiori, or other digital maintenance systems
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A collaborative approach and leadership capability
Why Fortescue?
- Residential lifestyle – Be part of the Port Hedland community and enjoy a roster that gives you real balance.
- Cutting-edge tech – Work with world-class equipment and systems.
- Career growth – Ongoing training and development to support your progression.
- Inclusive culture – We value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply.
✨ If you’re ready to bring your electrical expertise to a team that values your contribution and offers opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
https://fortescue.com/careers
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.