Project Engineer

Job Description

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Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Abernethy Rd, Forrestfield. Fortescue Hydrogen Systems is located on the traditional land of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

At Fortescue Energy (FE) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

As a business unit of FE, Fortescue Hydrogen Systems’ (FHS) mission is to develop world-leading Green Hydrogen Systems that are safe, reliable and economical.

FE is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits. 

As part of the Capital Delivery team, the Project Engineer will assist with technical compliance, scheduling, estimating, reporting, resourcing and management of activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and budget to the customers’ requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the project phases and teams from feasibility, detailed design through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover. Engaging with Suppliers and Contractors, for design, equipment procurement and installation services.
• Create a Capex Basis of Estimate for projects to develop a budget for funding approval.
• Create and maintain project scopes, plans and schedules.
• Create and maintain project action lists, deliverable lists, risk registers, and management of change workflows. Chairing progress meetings and producing minutes/actions.
• Creating and presenting project update slides for management meetings.
• Ensuring the project’s compliance with the applicable codes, HSE, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Ensuring Fortescue’s values are adhered to during project execution.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is essential.
• Project Management diploma or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Prior project engineering / project management experience (minimum 5 years) preferably in the energy, infrastructure or resources sector.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in collaboration with other like-minded team members and adjacent project teams (also delivering a variation of the system).
• Highly responsible and trustworthy, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work with multiple-discipline and complex projects.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently., chair meetings and deliver presentations.
• Experienced in MS Project and Cost Estimating tools.

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.

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.