Battery Power Systems Field Engineer (HV & EV)

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Eliwana Exploration Camp; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the Fortescue Zero team at Eliwana, supporting the rollout and operation of its battery-electric fleet and Fortescue Zero Power systems. This role involves hands-on maintenance, fault diagnosis and collaboration with site teams to ensure reliable performance.

The successful candidate will have a degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical disciplines, 5+ years in field service, and experience with high-voltage

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering 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 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 ability to obtain certifications.

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 to prioritise work and minimise 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 issues and support root-cause investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through equipment reliability feedback and reporting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage handling

Battery-electric systems

Diagnostic tools

Education

Degree-level engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Technical schematics

Fleet data systems

Power electronics

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the Fortescue Zero team at Eliwana, supporting the rollout and operation of its battery-electric fleet and Fortescue Zero Power systems. This role involves hands-on maintenance, fault diagnosis and collaboration with site teams to ensure reliable performance.

The successful candidate will have a degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical disciplines, 5+ years in field service, and experience with high-voltage