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 OpportunityFixed Plant Electrician
Work Location:
Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster:
7D7N14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, or Karratha
Fortescue are currently recruiting for experienced Fixed Plant Electricians to join both the Firetail and Kings Valley OPF located at Solomon.
Key ResponsibilitiesScoping continuous improvement opportunities
Raising notifications and work orders
Breakdown and fault finding on Fixed Plant
Preventative maintenance on Fixed Plant
Modular and shutdown maintenance
Statutory testing and inspections
- Electrical trade qualification
- Current WA 'A' class electrical workers licence
- High voltage ticket and experience with HV Switching
- Previous experience as electrical tradesperson or Electrical / Instrumentation Technician in a continuous operating plant environment (2 years preferred maintenance, as it is for an experienced position)
- Experience in PLC systems and control communication systems
- Basic instrumentation experience
- Experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives
- Competent understanding of electrical schematics, isolation and permitting systems
- Experience in computer-based maintenance systems - SAP (desirable)
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.
https://fortescue.com/careers
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.