Transmission Shutdown Planner & Scheduler - Energy Operations

Our Opportunity

Work Location:    Perth CBD. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster:  Monday to Friday with site attendance for Major Shutdowns.

As a Transmission Shutdown Planer/Scheduler - Energy Operations you will be responsible for the effective scoping, planning, and scheduling of all approved Shutdown work for Fortescue’s power generation Network at Solomon / Eliwana and Iron bridge. 

Fortescue currently owns several gas fuelled Diesel (ICE) and turbine generators along with a large solar power generation array, Battery Electric Storage Systems and a transmission network which spans across the Pilbara.  With future power generation from wind generators and battery storage systems.  This Position will be reporting to the Planning Lead and working very closely with the Operational and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all Shutdown activities are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation and requirements and to achieve Energy Operations maintenance strategy
• Plan and schedule approved Shutdown work orders and tasks, to ensure zero harm, and utilise equipment and resources to produce effective project schedules based on the Energy Operations maintenance strategy and budget
• Management of all aspects of power Network to ensure that repairs are completed safely, and efficiently
• Liaise with Long Term Planning teams to manage shutdown cost
• Liaise with Maintenance teams and contractors to ensure the efficient usage of available resources and equipment
• Engage With Steakholders around backup generation requirements
• Review Shutdown performance and develop action plans to achieve improvement
• Review and maintain the maintenance management system (SAP) to ensure that data collection and validation supports project reporting requirements
• Review and maintain the maintenance management system (SAP) to ensure that Maintenance plans, Items and Task Lists are all continuously improved.
• Ensure that mandatory inspections are scheduled and completed during appropriate shutdowns.

• Ensure shutdown plans comply with HSES, fatigue and contractor standards.

• Minimise costs through efficient planning of labour, resources, and service. 
• Head Meetings to all stakeholders updating Shutdown information for Future/Current and reviewing past Shutdowns
• Mobilize Vendors to site

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical trade qualification
• Significant experience in a maintenance capacity, plus at least 2 years in a planning role (preferably planning shutdowns/projects)
• Proven commitment to safety and zero harm
• Ability to work with others to achieve objectives, team oriented
• Good verbal, written and computer skills
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Knowledge and experience in computer maintenance management systems, e.g. SAP.
• Ability to read and interpret Electrical SLD’s

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.