Electrical Project Planner
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: Hedland Operations – on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people
Roster Options:
- 5/2 OR 4/3 Residential in Port Hedland
- 4/3 FIFO ex Perth
Join Fortescue and play a key role in delivering critical electrical projects across our world-class port facilities in Hedland, WA. We’re looking for a motivated Electrical Project Planner who can bring both technical expertise and strong project controls capability to ensure our projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
From fixed plant upgrades and power distribution systems to major capital works, you’ll be at the forefront of planning and cost management for projects that keep our operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, construction, contractors, and operations teams to align planning with production schedules
- Supporting shutdown planning for electrical works across fixed plant, conveyors, substations, and critical infrastructure
- Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for electrical and capital works
- Reporting on expenditure to ensure projects stay aligned with targets and budgets
- Assisting the Engineering Execution team with contractor bid reviews, scope alignment, and cost benchmarking
Qualifications and Experience
- 3+ years’ experience in project planning and cost control within mining, heavy industry, or large infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with project control systems (SAP, MS Project or similar)
- Solid understanding of electrical systems in mining (substations, HV/LV distribution, fixed plant, conveyors, processing plants)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your project planning and cost control expertise to a dynamic team, while contributing to projects that are critical to Fortescue’s success.
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.