AddressAbout Us
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.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.
Roster: 7D7N14R FIFO ex Perth
An exciting opportunity exists for a for a qualified and dynamic Fixed Plant Maintenance Electrical Supervisor to join the Iron Bridge OPF Electrical Maintenance team.
Be a part of Fortescue's exciting new magnetite mine at Iron Bridge. Currently under construction, when finished it will be one of the largest magnetite mines in W.A. The world class facility is situated 145km south of Port Hedland and will deliver 22 million tonnes per annum of high grade 67% magnetite concentrate product. The innovative process design ensures production is highly efficient with globally competitive operating costs for a mine of this scale and size. Iron Bridge will employ 900 full time positions once operations commence in early 2023.
Initially embedded into the commissioning team, you will safely and effectively assist with commissioning the plant and ensuring a smooth transition into production.
You will lead a team to provide safe, effective, and timely electrical maintenance to our equipment and ancillaries to optimise plant operational capacity. This is permanent full-time position in a forward thinking and values-based organisation with a strong focus on building an inclusive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibility of electrical compliance within the Fixed Plant
- Commissioning new plant and equipment
- Providing leadership and support to a diverse team of trade personnel
- Work in conjunction with all OPF teams on scheduled works
- Driving safe systems of work with a strong a positive team safety culture
- Ensure development and succession plans are implemented to achieve a positive workplace culture
- Set clear expectations and standards for team members to meet organisations objectives
- Manage and plan daily work tasks and provide supervision to all electrical employees and contractors under your control
Qualifications and Experience
- Western Australia Electrical Licence
- In-House License Nominee experience
- HV Switching qualifications with previous experience
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance as well as WA electrical standards, regulations and legislation
- Previous leadership experience within a processing plant
- Experience in computer-based maintenance systems – SAP desirable
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Encourage a good team culture that is in line with company values
- Ability to time manage, organise & prioritise workload
- Competent in reading technical manuals/plans/schematics
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.
