Electrical Maintenance 2IC

Fortescue

Port Hedland, WA
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

About UsFortescue 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 OpportunityElectrical Maintenance 2ICWork Location:Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.Roster:7D7N14R - FIFO ex PerthFortescue is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Electrician 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 supervisor and working alongside the Electrical coordinator and Technical officers to ensure a safe and efficient operation to achieve our targets.Key Responsibilities

Providing leadership and support to a diverse team of trade personnel
Hold statutory appointment as an Electrical HV Supervisor, High Voltage Operator and be able to assist with compliance on the team.
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

Qualifications and Experience

At least 3 years as an experienced HV electrician/leader 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

Our CommitmentFortescue 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/careersInternal 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.

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