High Voltage Electrician Experienced

Fortescue; Western Australia; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fortescue is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead maintenance for transmission, distribution and generation assets at Iron Bridge. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation within Energy Operations and involves diagnosing faults, coordinating planned maintenance and adhering to maintenance strategies.

The position supports a growing portfolio including solar, wind and battery storage, with opportunities for career development in a large decarbonisation program.

Qualifikationen

• Electrical trade qualification with WA Electrical Licence.
• High Voltage switching certificate and relevant network switching experience.
• Current High Risk work licence – WP, LF, and a valid C Class HR licence is desirable.
• Experience with HV power distribution and transmission systems; GIS switchgear is advantageous.
• Ability to develop into Electrical Supervisor role.

Aufgaben

• Ensure maintenance activities are resourced and executed per maintenance strategy.
• Perform planned and routine maintenance on transmission, distribution and generation assets.
• Diagnose and fault-find on equipment within Energy Operations battery limits.
• Uphold high safety standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Utilise SAP to record, assign and complete maintenance tasks to standard/specifications.

Kenntnisse

Electrical trade qualification

High Voltage Switching

High Risk licence WP/LF

HR licence (Desirable)

Working at heights

PLC/ComAp control systems (Desirable)

Tools

Siemens GIS

ComAp control systems

Jobbeschreibung

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge mine is located on the traditional lands of Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D/6R ex Perth

At Fortescue we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. Reporting to the Energy Operations Northern Region Supervisor, you will join a technically disciplined team and demonstrate an ability to deliver against a wider variety of Electrical activities which is essential to our teams success.

The Energy Operations portfolio includes:

• A 220kV transmission network extending from Eliwana to Port Hedland
• 11kV and 33kV distribution networks across the Iron Bridge, Solomon, Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mine sites
• Emergency diesel power stations supporting site and villages
• Fortescue's first 117MW solar farm and battery energy storage systems

By 2028, the portfolio will expand to include:

• 1.2GW of solar generation
• 600MW of wind generation
• 5GWh of battery energy storage
• A total of 620km of transmission 220kV overhead network

This growth will significantly increase the scale of Energy Operations' renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, supporting Fortescue's decarbonisation and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance activities are resourced appropriately and executed in accordance with the maintenance strategy
• Carry out planned and routine maintenance activities on a broad range of electrical equipment for the transmission, distribution and generation assets
• Diagnosing and fault finding on all equipment within the Energy Operations battery limits.
• Commitment to high quality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Use of SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical trade qualification – WA Electrical Licence
• High Voltage Switching certificate with relevant network switching experience
• Current High Risk work licence – WP, LF
• Current C Class drivers licence, HR - Desirable
• Working at heights trained
• PLC, ComAp control system operation - desirable
• Experience with all aspects of HV power distribution and transmission systems
• Experience in large scale transmission networks and operation of Siemens GIS switchgear would be an advantage.
• Career development as a step-up Electrical Supervisor - Desirable

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 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.

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.