Structural Senior 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: Chichester Hub
- Fortescue’s Chichester hub is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
- Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.
- Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
Roster: 4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth (Monday to Thursday)
Reporting to the Asset Compliance Superintendent, the Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for leading a technical civil/structural engineering team to manage the structural integrity of the Fortescue assets across Chichester Hub – NPI as per Structural Integrity Management Process and the Compliance Roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safety leadership to effectively identify and manage technical risks
- Lead, coach and mentor a team of Civil/Structural Engineers to inspect, assess and maintain the condition of Fortescue assets
- Create, review & approve documents to approved specifications, codes and standards
- Manage technical queries with manufacturers, consultants and third-party contractors
- Performing or managing via third party, the design checks on existing structures to confirm adequacy for a new operational requirement (eg such as Dome Structures, Sea Containers, Accommodation Facilities, Switch rooms, Buildings etc)
- Undertake design of structures to support internal project and operational teams; provide other structural engineering support to operational teams as required
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Structural/Civil Engineering (recognised by IEAust), M. Eng is preferred
- 10+ years’ experience related to the mining/mineral processing, construction or oil and gas sector
- Sound knowledge of Australian Regulations, Standards & Codes and the ability to interpret them effectively (such as WHSR 2022, AS1170, AS4100, AS1657 and AS3600)
- Advanced experience with development of technical engineering documents, drawings, schedules, and models
- Site experience during construction and commissioning is preferred
- Proven ability to manage a team of design professionals
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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Advert closes: 25 October 2024
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
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