Field Service Engineer - Battery Power Systems

Fortescue; Eliwana Exploration Camp; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the Fortescue Zero team at Eliwana, Western Australia. This FIFO role supports battery-electric fleet rollout and Fortescue Zero Power systems, delivering hands-on inspection, diagnostics and repairs to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams to prioritise tasks, maintain service records and contribute to continuous improvement in equipment reliability and performance in a demanding

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 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.

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

High-voltage systems

Field service experience

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical/mechanical exposure

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: Eliwana/Flying Fish - Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 90 kilometres west of Tom Price.

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off - FIFO Ex Perth

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join our Fortescue Zero team at Eliwana, supporting the rollout and ongoing operation of our first of class battery-electric fleet and Fortescue Zero Power systems. Working closely with site maintenance and operations teams, you will provide hands-on technical expertise in equipment inspection, servicing, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure safe, reliable performance. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative mining technology while supporting equipment reliability, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key 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.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree-level engineering qualification, relevant trade 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