Our Opportunity
Work Location: Port Hedland, Western Australia. Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off
** Multiple Roles **
Fortescue is seeking highly motivated and experienced Electrical Supervisors with experience in non-process infrastructure to lead four (4) new maintenance teams at our Port Hedland operations.
The successful applicant will lead a team of electricians, refrigeration technicians, plumbers and carpenters to maintain our village assets. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of all village maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of multi disciplined trades people.
- Ensure all repairs and installations meet statutory and company standards.
- Oversee scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate records in SAP and electrical logbooks.
- Authorise maintenance activities and verify risk assessments.
- Lead daily toolbox and safety meetings.
- Ensure compliance with Fortescue’s safety procedures and values.
- Manage contractor mobilisation, cost tracking, and timesheet approvals.
- Maintain Electrical Nominee capability within the team.
- Ensure the team adheres to Fortescue’s work management principals.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven leadership experience in maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of Fortescue systems (SAP, BMS) and site procedures (preferred).
- Excellent communication and risk management skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and lead a diverse team.
- Strong safety focus and commitment to continuous improvement.
- An Australian recognised A Class Electrical trade qualification along with Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor certification or Electrical Nominee certification.
- Experience with statutory inspections and reporting.
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.
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.
