Senior Project Engineer

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: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 4D/3R FIFO Roster ex Perth

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a strong project team and overseeing the delivery of a group of CAPEX projects from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a strong project team to deliver a group of CAPEX projects.
• Oversee project portfolio scheduling, forecasting, and spending.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders.
• Engage in long-term project planning and contract management.
• Develop business cases and ensure adherence to company project frameworks.
• Estimate and budget for projects.
• Supervise projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical, to achieve optimal project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, regulatory, and governance standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of multi-discipline project delivery experience.
• Proven experience in leading project teams.
• Project management qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

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.