Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - NPI

Our Opportunity

Location: Chichester Hub ( Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak)

Roster:  4/3 days only (FIFO ex Perth)

Reporting to:  Lead Electrical Engineer

Role Purpose

FIFO Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer role supporting critical site infrastructure across power, water and fuel systems within Fortescue’s Chichester Hub (Pilbara, WA).This role requires prior site-based experience and is not suited to engineers looking to transition from purely design or office-based roles. 

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on maintaining asset reliability, supporting hazardous area compliance and working closely with site-based teams. It is best suited to an engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving and being close to operations rather than a purely design-focused environment.

You will Provide electrical and instrumentation engineering support across a diverse portfolio of non-process infrastructure (NPI) assets including power distribution, water treatment, fuel systems and emerging energy assets.

You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure assets are safe, compliant and reliable, while contributing to maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives across site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support reliability and performance of electrical and instrumentation assets across site, including fault finding and root cause analysis
• Develop and contribute to maintenance strategies (RCA, FMEA/FMECA) in an operational environment
• Provide technical input into hazardous area (EEHA) equipment selection, compliance, and maintenance
• Support commissioning, energisation, and handover of electrical and control systems
• Engage with operations, maintenance, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant and effective execution of work

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) essential  
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, or similar heavy industrial environments (e.g. LNG, chemical processing, refineries) essential 
• Strong background across both electrical systems and instrumentation/controls
• Demonstrated experience with hazardous areas (EEHA) in a practical setting
• Proven experience working in site-based, operational environments (not solely design or project roles), with exposure to maintenance and reliability activities

About Us

Fortescue is a global leader in the resources and energy sector, committed to decarbonising iron ore operations and driving the development of green energy solutions.

Our teams are at the forefront of innovation, working on projects that support renewable energy, hydrogen and sustainable mining practices. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to contribute and succeed.

Benefits

• FIFO 4/3 roster from Perth, supporting work-life balance with consistent time at home
• Competitive performance-based incentives through Fortescue’s Staff Incentive Plan (SIP)
• Access to salary sacrifice and share plan options
• Exposure to a diverse range of emerging energy systems (hydrogen, green iron)
• Comprehensive leave entitlements including annual, personal and paid parental leave
• Access to private health insurance discounts and a wide range of retail, travel and lifestyle offers
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including internal programs and external development support

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.