Experienced High Voltage Electrician

About the role

Fortescue is recruiting an experienced High Voltage Electrician for its Iron Bridge mine, reporting to the Energy Operations Northern Region Supervisor. The role sits within Energy Operations, which maintains a 220kV transmission network, 11kV and 33kV distribution networks, emergency diesel power stations, and Fortescue's first solar farm and battery storage systems. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off, based in Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities are resourced appropriately and carried out in line with the maintenance strategy
• Carry out planned and routine maintenance on electrical equipment across transmission, distribution and generation assets
• Diagnose faults on equipment within the Energy Operations battery limits
• Commit to high-quality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Record maintenance tasks in SAP so they are assigned correctly and completed to the required standard

Required profile

• WA Electrical Licence
• High Voltage Switching certificate with relevant network switching experience
• Current high-risk work licence (WP, LF)
• Current C class driver's licence, HR (desirable)
• Working at heights training
• Experience with HV power distribution and transmission systems; experience with large-scale transmission networks and Siemens GIS switchgear is an advantage
• Career development as a step-up Electrical Supervisor is desirable

Internal candidates and current contractors apply through the Fortescue careers portal.