Lead Electrician – Mining Fixed Plant & Wet Equipment

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an Electrician to join our CHF maintenance and operations team at Iron Bridge, WA. You will lead by example, demonstrate Fortescue values and safe behaviours, and support the team to deliver reliable plant performance and production outcomes.

The role focuses on fixed plant maintenance in mining, with essential WA Electrical Licence, HV switching qualification, and experience with ABB ASC1000 and ACS880 VSDs.

Qualifications

• WA Electrical Licence required.
• HV Switching Qualification required.
• Experience with ABB ASC1000 and ACS880 VSDs desirable.
• Experience with JORD filter belts desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication; SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency essential.
• Leadership experience and safety focus preferred.
• Experience in Fixed Plant operations and maintenance in mining, especially wet plant equipment.
• Knowledge of WA Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective utilisation of plant to support production targets.
• Work within Fixed Plant operations and maintenance in mining, particularly wet plant equipment.
• Provide input into maintenance planning to ensure scheduled tasks are achievable and safe for production.
• Ensure Electrical Statutory compliance.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Strong communication

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ABB ASC1000

ACS880 VSDs

JORD filter belts

SAP

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an Electrician to join our CHF maintenance and operations team at Iron Bridge, WA. You will lead by example, demonstrate Fortescue values and safe behaviours, and support the team to deliver reliable plant performance and production outcomes.

The role focuses on fixed plant maintenance in mining, with essential WA Electrical Licence, HV switching qualification, and experience with ABB ASC1000 and ACS880 VSDs.