HV Electrical Supervisor - Mobile Maintenance (FIFO, WA)

Fortescue Metals Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group invites applications for a Supervisor Mobile Maintenance HV Electrical role in Western Australia. The position leads a mobile maintenance high voltage team, overseeing workshop and infield assets, ensuring safety, reliability and efficient operation across heavy equipment and transmission systems.

You will coach technicians, coordinate with planning teams, and support fleet availability while contributing to Fortescue’s Green Fleet Transition.

Qualifications

• Trade recognised Certificate III Electrician qualification with HV Switching National Competency.
• Current Australian Electrical Workers Licence.
• Demonstrated HV switching experience and experience with HV distribution and transmission systems.
• Experience supervising a high voltage distribution or transmission team is desirable.
• Extensive mobile maintenance supervisory experience in a mining environment; experience with CAT and Liebherr equipment and electric HME fleets is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and train teams, including through changing technology and systems of work.
• Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling is desirable.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the applicable Mines Regulations and Act, occupational health and safety legislation, and other relevant requirements.
• Working knowledge of HR and industrial relations matters, including performance support and career development.
• Ability to complete quality risk assessments and prioritise competing operational requirements.
• Strong organisation, time management, written and verbal communication skills, with the flexibility and initiative to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach and develop HV team members and contractors, setting clear expectations for safe and efficient work.
• Account for the safe, reliable and efficient performance and maintenance of mobile maintenance electrical assets, including workshop and infield activities.
• Plan, organise and supervise inspection, maintenance, fault-finding, breakdown response and repair work across high voltage distribution and transmission systems.
• Support availability and reliability targets for the mobile fleet, including mining equipment.
• Review weekly maintenance plans, service requirements and repair backlogs; work with the planning team to ensure work is prioritised, resourced and scheduled against maintenance strategies and operational needs.
• Respond to breakdowns and emerging work in a timely manner, managing risks, resources and operational impacts.
• Use SAP to create, review, allocate and close maintenance tasks accurately and to the required standard and specification.
• Maintain workshop and work areas to high standards of safety, organisation and cleanliness, and ensure the parts return process is followed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement; complete quality risk assessments and ensure work complies with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Provide operational and maintenance support to Energy Operations as required as the future state develops.
• Adapt to new technologies and support the Green Fleet Transition by building team capability across emerging disciplines and systems of work.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety culture

People management

Communication

Education

Trade recognised Certificate III Electrician

HV Switching National Competency

Australian Electrical Workers Licence

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group invites applications for a Supervisor Mobile Maintenance HV Electrical role in Western Australia. The position leads a mobile maintenance high voltage team, overseeing workshop and infield assets, ensuring safety, reliability and efficient operation across heavy equipment and transmission systems.

You will coach technicians, coordinate with planning teams, and support fleet availability while contributing to Fortescue’s Green Fleet Transition.