High Voltage Transmission Electrician Experienced

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities on electrical equipment in accordance with safety and quality standards. The role requires a High Voltage Switching certificate and experience with HV power distribution systems. Candidates should have current high-risk work licenses and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a team focused on decarbonizing operations and promoting a diverse workforce within an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Current High Risk work licence – WP, LF required.
• Demonstrated experience in large scale transmission networks is advantageous.
• Aspiration for career development to Electrical Supervisor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities are executed per the strategy.
• Perform planned and routine maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and fault-find on equipment within Energy Operations.

Skills

High Voltage Switching certificate

Network switching experience

Experience with HV power distribution

Working at heights trained

Experience with Siemens GIS switchgear

Tools

SAP

Job description

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 14180

Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge mine is located on the traditional lands of Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D/6R ex Perth

At Fortescue we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. Reporting to the Energy Operations Northern Region Supervisor you will join a technically disciplined team and demonstrate an ability to deliver against a wider variety of Electrical activities which is essential to our teams success.

The Energy Operations portfolio comprises of a 220kV Transmission network from Eliwana to Port Hedland, 11kV & 33kV distribution networks for Iron Bridge, Solomon, Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak mine sites & the emergency diesel power stations for site villages. Energy Operations also operates the first of Fortescue’s 117MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance activities are resourced appropriately and executed in accordance with the maintenance strategy
• Carry out planned and routine maintenance activities on a broad range of electrical equipment for the transmission, distribution and generation assets
• Diagnosing and fault finding on all equipment within the Energy Operations battery limits.
• Commitment to high quality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Use of SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification.

Qualifications and Experience

• High Voltage Switching certificate with relevant network switching experience
• Current High Risk work licence – WP, LF
• Working at heights trained
• Experience with all aspects of HV power distribution and transmission systems
• Experience in large scale transmission networks and operation of Siemens GIS switchgear would be an advantage.
• Career development as a step-up Electrical Supervisor - Desirable

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.

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.