Electrical & Instrumentation Lead — Mining Ops

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an Electrical Technical Officer at Cloudbreak mine to oversee maintenance, installation and enhancements of instrumentation and electrical systems. You’ll provide guidance during breakdowns and drive improvements to maintain safety, efficiency and technical excellence on site.

Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator, you’ll collaborate with the electrical engineering team on projects and diagnostics, lead onsite training for the electrical crew, and promote a robust safety

Qualifications

• WA 'A' class electrical workers licence required.
• High voltage switching certificate required.
• Certificate IV in instrumentation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as electrical tradesperson or Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in a continuous operation plant.
• Proven experience in PLC systems and control communication systems.
• Competent understanding of electrical schematics, isolation and permitting systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems and HV equipment.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, installation and enhancements of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance during breakdowns and document improvements.
• Adapt maintenance strategies and manage small-scale projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive safety, efficiency and technical excellence.
• Support training programs for onsite electrical teams using internal and external resources.
• Ensure adherence to safety principles and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate maintenance of critical power, communication, monitoring and control systems.
• Elevate maintenance strategies and crucial documentation to sustain operational efficiency.

Skills

A-class licence

High voltage

Instrumentation cert

3+ years experience

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

SAP

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an Electrical Technical Officer at Cloudbreak mine to oversee maintenance, installation and enhancements of instrumentation and electrical systems. You’ll provide guidance during breakdowns and drive improvements to maintain safety, efficiency and technical excellence on site.

Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator, you’ll collaborate with the electrical engineering team on projects and diagnostics, lead onsite training for the electrical crew, and promote a robust safety