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SalaryFortescue 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: Chichester Hub (separated by CC & CB, if relevant)
- Fortescue's Chichester hub is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
- Fortescue's Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.
- Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
Reporting to the Asset Compliance Superintendent, the Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for leading a technical civil/Structural Engineering team to manage the structural integrity of the Fortescue assets across Chichester Hub - OPF as per Structural Integrity Management Process and the Compliance Roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safety leadership to effectively identify and manage technical risks.
- Lead a team of Civil/Structural engineers to inspect, assess and maintain the condition of Fortescue assets.
- Create, review & approve documents to approved specifications, codes & standards.
- Manage technical queries with manufacturers, consultants & third-party contractors.
- Performing or managing via third party, the design checks on existing structures to confirm adequacy for a new operational requirement (eg such as new lifting points or maintenance platforms etc).
- Providing other Structural Engineering support to operational teams as may be required.
- Undertaking design of structures to support internal project and operational teams.
- Peer review of calculations and other technical advice produced by internal peers.
- Development coaching and mentoring of team members.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure adherence to design and safety standards.
- Stay current with industry trends, codes, and regulations to maintain the highest level of engineering excellence.
- Bachelor of Structural/Civil Engineering (recognised by IEAust), M. Eng is preferred.
- 10+ years' experience related to the mining/mineral processing, construction or oil and gas sector.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Regulations, Standards & Codes and the ability to interpret them effectively (such as WHSR 2022, AS1170, AS4100, AS1657 and AS3600).
- Advanced experience with development of technical engineering documents, drawings, schedules, and models.
- Innovative and flexible approach to problem solving, an ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.
- Site experience during construction and commissioning is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage a team of design professionals.
- CPEng registered Structural Engineer or working towards getting CPEng
- Structural design experience in reinforced concrete and structural steelwork
- Experience with 3D modelling Structural Engineering software package/s (such as SpaceGass) and working knowledge of FE modelling.
- Team oriented and highly self-motivated.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, planning and logistics skills.
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.
