Battery Power Field Engineer – HV & EV Fleet

Fortescue Metals Group; Tom Price; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer for Eliwana, WA, to support the rollout and operation of battery-electric fleet and Fortescue Zero Power systems. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring safe, reliable equipment performance on site.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams, applying troubleshooting skills, documenting outcomes, and contributing to continuous improvement in mining technology and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or recognised apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or heavy equipment disciplines.
• Minimum five years' experience in field service, heavy equipment maintenance, commissioning or technical support.
• Practical experience working with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with battery-electric vehicles, energy storage, power electronics or electric drive systems is highly regarded.
• Current high-voltage training and authorisation, or the ability to obtain required certifications.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills using technical documentation, testing equipment and digital diagnostic tools.
• Experience working within mining or industrial operational environments, including site safety systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate service records and communicate technical information effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate maintenance activities and manage competing priorities.
• Current driver's licence and ability to meet site access, roster and fitness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned inspections, preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on battery-electric equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults across high-voltage power systems, charging interfaces, controls, cooling and auxiliary systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, assess operational impacts and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Utilise diagnostic tools, technical schematics and fleet data to identify faults and verify repairs.
• Complete post-maintenance inspections, functional testing and equipment return-to-service checks.
• Collaborate with site maintenance and operations teams to prioritise work and minimise equipment downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and fault-finding support to site personnel.
• Maintain accurate service records, fault reports, work orders and equipment performance data.
• Escalate complex or recurring technical issues and support root-cause investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through equipment reliability feedback and technical reporting.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

High voltage systems

Battery-electric experience

Technical reporting

Education

Degree-level engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or heavy equipment

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer for Eliwana, WA, to support the rollout and operation of battery-electric fleet and Fortescue Zero Power systems. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring safe, reliable equipment performance on site.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams, applying troubleshooting skills, documenting outcomes, and contributing to continuous improvement in mining technology and equipment reliability.