High Voltage Electrical Specialist

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  All Fortescue Operational sites

Roster: 8D/6R, 4D/3R  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 portfolio comprises of a 220kV Transmission network from Eliwana to Port Hedland, 11kV & 33kV distribution networks for Iron Bridge, Solomon, Christmas Creek & Cloudbreak mine sites, Energy Operations also operates the first of Fortescue’s 100MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution teams with specialist knowledge and guidance for complex and technical electrical work in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner
• Provide guidance and coordination of shutdown maintenance to planning teams
• Provide Contractor Management for planned outages and planned work
• Provide specialist maintenance knowledge and guidance to electrical engineering teams to optimise maintenance functions and strategy guidance 
• Coordinate and lead execution of small project related work
• Assist the Electrical Supervisor and coaching of team members for technical/ specialist work to develop their skills and become competent professionals in the field
• Create, update, review and approval of supporting documentation to provide for safe, sustainable and efficient work method guidance for maintenance execution team
• Commitment to high quality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Use of SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, work instructions are correct and completed to the relevant standard / specification.
• Self-motivated with ability to organise/ prioritise work

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical trade qualification
• High Voltage Switching certificate with relevant network switching experience
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in high voltage electrical networks or similar
• Advanced electrical system competence of low and high voltage operations and maintenance practices
• Experience with all aspects of HV power distribution and transmission systems
• Experience in large scale transmission networks and operation of Siemens GIS switchgear would be an advantage. 
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• 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

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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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.