Principal Engineer - Track

About 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: Hedland Operations - Fortescue's Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. Roster: 4/3D - FIFO ex Perth We're looking a skilled Principal Engineer of Track to join the Engineering team at Hedland Operations. As a Principal Engineer, you'll work within a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to optimising heavy haul railway operations. Key Responsibilities Liaise with key stakeholders regularly such as Safety, Operations, RSM, Procurement, and others. Monitor performance of key track assets including rails, turnouts, hydraulic machines, bridge structures, and bearings. Lead design specification preparation of track assets and components, including acquisition and modifications. Lead engineering technical documentation preparation, review & approvals. Technical interface for discipline related decarbonisation projects, particularly in electrification of track maintenance assets. Coordinate with accreditation bodies and regulators for the introduction of new track technologies. Act as the technical authority on rail safety matters. Lead investigations into engineering failures and conduct reliability reviews. Develop life cycle assessments for track assets and implement monitoring and replacement plans. Support the central asset management team in implementing best practices for track management and strategic planning. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. Substantial years of related experience with track, ideally in the rail freight or heavy haul industry. Thorough practical understanding of rail reliability analysis and asset management techniques. Detailed understanding of rail condition monitoring techniques and systems. 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. 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.