Gas Process Plant Electrical Technician

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global solutions company in Canada seeks an experienced electrician for high-quality electrical maintenance and inspections. The role focuses on the hydrogen production facility involving high voltage, hazardous areas, and effective risk management. Candidates must possess a valid electrical license and experience in electrical maintenance, safety compliance, and team mentoring. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a strong commitment to safety and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Capable of effectively managing time and workload.
• Competent in technical reading of manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high safety focus and risk perception.
• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Participate in safety meetings and comply with procedures.
• Mentor apprentices to develop tradespeople.

Skills

Electrical maintenance expertise

Experience with Hazardous Areas work

High voltage knowledge

Instrumentation skills

PLC/SCADA functionality

Education

Current West Australian A Grade unrestricted electrical license

Cert IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical

Senior first aid / CPR /LVR

WA Class C Driver’s Licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 8 days on and 6 days off

This position is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and compliant Electrical maintenance and inspections on the hydrogen gas plant, hydrogen liquid plant and Green Iron processing facilities. Comprising Hazardous Areas equipment, Safety Integrity Functionality and High Voltage Arc furnaces it would be desirable that the candidate has experience with Hazardous Areas work, high voltage, Instrumentation, communications and PLC / SCADA functionality.

Due to the scale and specialist nature of our operations, the team functions as Operators and Maintainers within the Hydrogen Production facility so day-to-day operation of this facility is also a job requirement. This does not include the Green Iron Production facility which has dedicated operational roles.

Key Responsibilities

• High safety focus and risk perception at all times
• Carry out planned maintenance, statutory inspections and breakdown repairs on hydrogen gas plant, hydrogen liquid plant and Green Iron processing facilities
• Use of SAP to create notifications, close out work orders and time confirmations
• Actively participate in daily, toolbox and safety meetings
• Comply with company procedures, policies and lifesaving choices at all times
• Conduct thorough risk assessments prior to undertaking tasks
• Report all hazards and incidents within the workplace
• Coach, mentor and develop apprentices to become high quality tradespeople.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current West Australian A Grade unrestricted electrical license
• Senior first aid / CPR /LVR
• Cert IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical (desirable)
• HV Switching (desirable)
• WA Class C Driver’s Licence
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills; including report writing
• Ability to time manage, organise & prioritise workload
• Competent in reading technical manuals/plans/schematics/ P&ID
• Sound problem solving skills.

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.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

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.