Hv Electrical Supervisor

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.

Water Management HV Electrical Supervisor

Work Location: 

Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 

8D6R7N7R - FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue are presently looking for a highly experienced High Voltage Electrical Supervisor to provide supervision, leadership and technical support to the electrical high voltage and cable handling teams.

Report to the Water Services Superintendent and daily to the mining Coordinator/Supervisors on all required cable movements to the 9400E excavator. Manage all statutory obligations to high voltage cable handling and switching including updating cable register and electrical logbook. Coordinate resources and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of the 9400E excavator and HME in and around the operational area to ensure delivery of production targets. This will include attending mine planning meeting to include all cable routes are built into the two weekly mine plan and keep Minestar up to date with all operational changes that may accrue in breakdown situations.

• Hold statutory appointment as an Electrical HV Supervisor, High Voltage Operator and be a Nominee for FMG’s Electrical installing work license as required by the WHS regulations
• Assist the with day-to-day allocation of work to the Electrical High Voltage Maintenance team, prioritizing the work based on adherence to the weekly schedule and unplanned work that is required to be completed due to operational requirements
• Scoping of work required for upcoming weekly plans including estimation of resource requirements, consulting with suppliers and OEMs for ordering of all the necessary parts and materials etc.
• Ensuring that all electrical high voltage maintenance activities are undertaken in a safe and coordinated manner, in compliance with site standards and procedures and the relevant Australian Standards and WA Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations, making sure that all work is conducted to a high standard.
• Completion of all high voltage electrical work as required ensuring the recording of work completed on the relevant work orders, together with raising notifications for defects found and any remedial work that is still required to rectify any outstanding faults and ensure all cable testing and registers are up to date.
• Ensuring all team members keep commitment to their work order time confirmations in SAP.
• Inspections of high voltage electrical installations and preventative maintenance activities conducted by team members, to ensure work is conducted to the desired standard and holding team members to account for work that is considered not up standard.
• Accountable for ensuring the statutory recording of electrical installations and other electrical work in the Electrical Logbook as required
• Encourage compliance to Zero Harm principles daily within the team
• Report and escalate incidents in a timely manner
• All BMS obligations and actions are completed within allotted time frame
• Ensure to set clear expectations and standards for the team
• Manage OPEX budget and assist with its development for all cabling, equipment and materials
• Contribute and comply with the 2-weekly plan

• At least 3 years as an experienced HV supervisor within the mining and minimum 5 years electrical experience in the mining industry
• Previous experience with Electric excavators or shovels
• Strong coaching, mentoring and team building skills to maintain a good team culture.
• Extensive knowledge of HV systems, fault finding and problem solving
• Ability to undertake quality risk assessments.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation of HV systems and equipment
• Statutory testing and inspections of HV equipment and cabling
• Preparing and executing high voltage switching programs and isolations
• Electrical grade A license
• High Voltage Switching certificate
• Senior first aid
• Low voltage rescue and CPR
• Relevant OEM Training
• WA Manual driver’s license

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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