High Voltage Transmission/Power Generation Supervisor
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak
Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people
Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples
Roster: 8D/6R ex Perth
At Fortescue we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. Reporting to the Energy Operations Eastern Region Supervisor you will join a technically disciplined team and demonstrate an ability to deliver against a wider variety of Electrical activities which is essential to our teams success.
The Energy Operations Eastern Region portfolio comprises of 11kV - 33kV distribution networks for Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mine sites, Therman Power Stations & the emergency diesel power stations for site villages. New incoming assets include 220kV Transmission network from Lambda to Christmas Creek to connect the Fortescue Network, as well as a 190MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage Systems.
We’re excited to open applications for this role, which will begin in January 2026. If you’re planning your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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.
https://fortescue.com/careers
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.
Work Location: Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak
Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people
Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples
Roster: 8D/6R ex Perth
At Fortescue we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. Reporting to the Energy Operations Eastern Region Supervisor you will join a technically disciplined team and demonstrate an ability to deliver against a wider variety of Electrical activities which is essential to our teams success.
The Energy Operations Eastern Region portfolio comprises of 11kV - 33kV distribution networks for Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mine sites, Therman Power Stations & the emergency diesel power stations for site villages. New incoming assets include 220kV Transmission network from Lambda to Christmas Creek to connect the Fortescue Network, as well as a 190MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage Systems.
We’re excited to open applications for this role, which will begin in January 2026. If you’re planning your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective Supervision and direct your team to execute the daily schedule and perform frequent field leadership activities on the team.
- Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner, weekly plans are adhered to and that daily tasks do not affect the supply of power to the Transmission or Distribution networks.
- Record all field leaderships and identified hazards into the business management system and provide feedback to the team on a daily basis.
- Manage onsite contractors and to ensure compliance with Fortescue and Industry standards.
- Ensure current role descriptions are available and set clear expectations and standards for team members.
- Maintain KPI’s and compliance to SAP maintenance strategies, plan work and avoid reactive maintenance
- Ensure employees conduct themselves in accordance with Fortescue’s Code of Conduct and Values
- Contribute to a highly skilled and capable workforce by supporting individual’s personal and professional development through structured development plans and ongoing on the job coaching and mentoring
- Foster an empowered workgroup, where teamwork and diverse ideas are encouraged allowing achievements to surpass business objectives
- Act with integrity leading by example ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and compliant manner, holding those to account that do not.
- Identify and manage all workplace incidents in a timely manner following the Fortescue incident escalation process
- Review and sign-off Electrical Installations completed by the team as part of the Nominee responsibility process
- Electrical trade qualification – WA Electrical workers Licence
- High Voltage Switching certificate with relevant network switching experience
- A current "C Class" WA Manual Driver’s License
- HR Driver’s license – Desirable
- Current High Risk work licence – WP, LF
- Working at heights trained
- Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor exam completed
- Experience in Electrical Supervision role responsibilities with a minimum of 3 years as an Electrical Supervisor
- Experience in PLC, ComAp control system operation - desirable
- Experience in large scale transmission networks and operation of GIS switchgear
- Experience with all aspects of HV power distribution and transmission systems
- Experience and an understanding of the Work Management Processes & Practices.
- Experience and an understanding of Supervisor legislative responsibilities and Electrical Statutory requirements
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in high voltage electrical networks or similar
- Advanced electrical system competence of low and high voltage operations and maintenance practices
- Knowledge of electrical statutory obligations including requirements of following relevant electrical Australian Standards including AS3000, Electrical Code of Practice and Work Health & Safety Regulations 2022, Electricity Act and relevant Australian Standards relating to high voltage installations
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
- Previous experience as an In-house nominee signing off Electrical Installations in accordance with Australian Standards and Electrical licensing regulations.
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.
https://fortescue.com/careers
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.