Electrical Engineer

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a 5-6 month secondment in Southwestern Ontario. The role involves troubleshooting electrical faults, managing small projects, and contributing to system improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience, particularly in Fixed Plant Ore Processing environments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer, preferably in Fixed Plant Ore Processing.
• Demonstrated experience in leading Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Commitment to continual improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults to reduce downtime.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and drive Defect Elimination initiatives.
• Manage and deliver small to medium-sized electrical projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Root Cause Analysis

Experience with Variable Speed Drives

Analytical and problem-solving skills

SAP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Location: Iron Bridge – Fortescue Iron Bridge is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people

Roster: 8D 6R FIFO ex Perth

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Fortescue’s Iron Bridge Engineering team for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join on a 5 – 6 month secondment. This role offers the chance to contribute to a world-class operation, supporting production reliability and driving performance improvements across electrical systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Analyse downtime reports and shift handovers to identify recurring issues and implement improvement opportunities.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive Defect Elimination initiatives through Fortescue’s change management process.
• Provide specialist electrical engineering support to operations, maintenance, and shutdown teams.
• Manage and deliver small to medium-sized electrical projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant mining safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent tertiary qualification) in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer, preferably within Fixed Plant Ore Processing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and leading Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Working knowledge and experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), protection relays, and power system analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continual improvement and operational excellence.
• Sound understanding of Western Australian Mines legislation and regulations.

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.

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