Supervisor Electrical Maintenance

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.

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Work Location: 

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

Roster: 7D7N14R - FIFO ex Perth 

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Electrical Supervisor with relevant mining experience within an Ore Processing Facility or similar environment for a permanent opportunity at our Solomon mine site. Working between Firetail OPF and Kings Valley OPF, coordinating resources and equipment to keep a diverse and ever changing workspace within the OPF’s flowing consistently. This role is reporting to the Electrical superintendent and working alongside the Electrical coordinator and Technical officers to ensure a safe and efficient operation to achieve our targets.

• Providing leadership and support to a diverse team of trade personnel
• 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.
• Ensuring all team members keep commitment to their obligations in SAP.
• 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.
• Driving a positive team safety culture
• Managing the electrical team’s day to day planned works and breakdowns
• Maintaining electrical compliance within the fixed plant
• Driving safe systems of work within the team
• Working in conjunction with all maintenance teams on scheduled works

• At least 3 years as an experienced HV supervisor within the mining and minimum 5 years electrical experience in the mining industry
• High Voltage Switching certificate
• Previous experience with HV Switching and Network apparatus along with permitting and isolation procedures. 
• 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
• Senior first aid
• Low voltage rescue and CPR
• 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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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.