Electrical Engineer - Heavy Mobile Equipment

Our Opportunity

Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people

Roster:  4D3R4D3R8D6R or 4D3R 

The role of the Electrical Engineer is to provide technical support and recommendations on electrical systems and components to improve the reliability and predictive maintenance tactics of the HME (Heavy Mobile Equipment) fleet within Fortescue operations. This role also supports the broader business in the development and integration of HME electrification and automation technologies.

A key responsibility is to implement proactive initiatives to improve asset health, reduce expenditure and eliminate risk from operational tasks specific to electrical and autonomous equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement WOL asset management strategies, tactics, and documentation for Electrical, High-Voltage, and Automation systems within the HME fleet and supporting electrical infrastructure 
• Identify, investigate, and implement safety, cost-saving, and quality improvement initiatives for Electrical, High-Voltage, and Autonomy systems within the HME fleet and supporting electrical infrastructure
• Provide electrical engineering support to all sites to ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with WOL plans, FMG and legislative standards
• Identify maintenance and repair practice improvements through the development of a close relationship with the on-site maintenance teams and observation of breakdown and scheduled repair processes and practices
• Lead RCA and DE processes in identification of both current and historic, chronic and acute issues in the Electrical, High Voltage and Autonomy systems
• Work with broader team to integrate on-board machine hardware with remote monitoring systems
• Support the development and integration of the electrification and automation of the HME fleet across FMG operations leading into operational electrical engineering support

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
• Relevant experience in  maintenance of electrical, power systems, or reliability engineering (mining or heavy industry preferred)
• Knowledge of ELV, LV, and HV distribution systems and electrical protection systems, HV drives, propulsion, and onboard distribution systems, Cable electric diggers and field switching equipment (desired)
• Experience in power system studies, including load flow, protection coordination, earthing, and system stability assessments
• Strong problem-solving and technical analysis skills, including fault finding and conceptual thinking
• Demonstrated capability to drive improvement initiatives and manage projects focused on enhancing safety, improving asset reliability, and reducing costs
• Understanding of electrical standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational and technical teams
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player with a strong can-do attitude

Desired Skills

• Skilled in root cause analysis, defect elimination, and failure investigation techniques
• Proficiency with asset management and business systems (e.g., SAP, MS Office)

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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. 

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