Senior Electrical Systems & Integration Engineer

Fortescue; Eliwana Exploration Camp; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Zero is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Systems and Integration Engineer to support the deployment and ramp-up of our battery-electric mining equipment in the Pilbara, based at Eliwana/Flying Fish.

You will lead commissioning, integration and ongoing support for Fortescue Zero power systems across our zero-emission fleet, including Liebherr trucks and MacLean graders, working with OEMs and engineering teams in Australia and the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or Control Systems Engineering.
• Minimum four years' experience in electrical systems, controls, integration, commissioning or technical engineering support.
• Experience with heavy mobile equipment or mining operations is highly regarded.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, fault codes and system data.
• Experience with commissioning, field fault-finding and structured root-cause investigations.
• Experience with battery-electric vehicles or high-voltage systems is advantageous.
• Experience with CAN systems and Vector CAN diagnostic tools (CANalyzer, CANape).
• Understanding of engineering change control, configuration management and safety/quality processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite electrical systems integration and troubleshooting across Fortescue Zero power systems and vehicle controls.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and handover of battery-electric power systems.
• Collaborate with site operations, OEMs and engineering teams to resolve issues and maintain fleet availability.
• Analyse fault codes, event logs, schematics and data to diagnose technical issues.
• Lead technical fault investigations and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support implementation and verification of approved electrical and software corrective actions.
• Maintain records of commissioning activities, fault histories and investigations.
• Monitor defects and engineering actions with timely stakeholder updates.
• Conduct functional testing and verification of repairs and system modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, high-voltage procedures and Fortescue Zero standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

CAN bus

CANalyzer

CANape

High-voltage safety

Root-cause analysis

Field commissioning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Control Systems Engineering degree

Tools

Vector CAN diagnostic tools

Job description

About Us

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

Our Opportunity

Fortescue Zero is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Systems and Integration Engineer to support the deployment and operational ramp-up of our innovative battery-electric mining equipment in the Pilbara.

Based at Eliwana/Flying Fish, this role will play a key part in commissioning, integrating and providing ongoing technical support for Fortescue Zero power systems across our battery-electric fleet, including Liebherr trucks and MacLean graders.

Working closely with site operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering teams in Australia and the UK, you will troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems, resolve integration challenges and help drive the reliability and performance of our zero-emission mining technology.

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 and 6 days off FIFO Ex Perth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite electrical systems integration and troubleshooting to ensure seamless communication and operation between vehicle systems, Fortescue Zero power systems and associated controls
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and handover of battery-electric power systems in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements
• Collaborate with site operations, OEMs and engineering teams to resolve electrical and controls issues and maintain fleet availability
• Analyse fault codes, event logs, electrical schematics and system data to diagnose electrical, controls and software-related issues
• Lead technical fault investigations, identify potential root causes and provide evidence-based recommendations to engineering teams
• Support implementation and verification of approved electrical and software corrective actions in accordance with engineering change-control processes
• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, fault histories, service events and technical investigations
• Monitor outstanding defects and engineering actions, providing timely updates to relevant stakeholders
• Conduct functional testing and verification of repairs and system modifications to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation
• Champion compliance with site safety requirements, high-voltage procedures and Fortescue Zero engineering standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Control Systems Engineering
• Minimum four years' relevant experience in electrical systems, controls, integration, commissioning or technical engineering support
• Experience working with heavy mobile equipment, mining operations or industrial electrical systems is highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical schematics, fault codes, event logs and system data to diagnose complex technical issues
• Practical experience in commissioning, field fault-finding and structured root-cause investigations.
• Experience with battery-electric vehicles, high-voltage equipment or electrical power systems is advantageous
• Experience with vehicle Controller Area Network (CAN) systems and working knowledge of Vector CAN diagnostic tools, including CANalyzer and CANape
• Understanding of engineering change control, configuration management and relevant safety and quality processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to operational and engineering teams.

Our Commitment

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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.