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Supervisor Mobile Maintenance HV Electrical

Fortescue·📍 Australia·Posted 14 Oct 2026

Our Opportunity  Work location: Eliwana Roster: 7 days, 7 nights, 14 off - FIFO ex Perth or Busselton Reports to: Mobile Maintenance Superintendent Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people (PKKP), in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 90 kilometres west of Tom Price. Together with Solomon, Eliwana forms part of Fortescue’s Western Hub.We are seeking a motivated and experienced HV Electrical Supervisor to lead the mobile maintenance high voltage team at Eliwana. The role is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance of high voltage systems supporting Fortescue’s mobile maintenance assets, workshop and infield operations. You will lead and develop technicians and contractors, coordinate work with operational and planning teams, and support fleet availability while contributing to Fortescue’s Green Fleet Transition. Key Responsibilities  Lead, supervise, coach and develop HV team members and contractors, setting clear expectations for safe and efficient work. Account for the safe, reliable and efficient performance and maintenance of mobile maintenance electrical assets, including workshop and infield activities. Plan, organise and supervise inspection, maintenance, fault-finding, breakdown response and repair work across high voltage distribution and transmission systems. Support availability and reliability targets for the mobile fleet, including Liebherr T264 electric drive dump trucks, Liebherr Electric Excavators, Epiroc PV271E and associated HV infrastructure and equipment Review weekly maintenance plans, service requirements and repair backlogs; work with the planning team to ensure work is prioritised, resourced and scheduled against maintenance strategies and operational needs. Respond to breakdowns and emerging work in a timely manner, managing risks, resources and operational impacts. Use SAP to create, review, allocate and close maintenance tasks accurately and to the required standard and specification. Maintain workshop and work areas to high standards of safety, organisation and cleanliness, and ensure the parts return process is followed. Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement; complete quality risk assessments and ensure work complies with company procedures and relevant legislation. Contribute to maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions and technical documentation. Provide operational and maintenance support to Energy Operations as required as the future state develops. Adapt to new technologies and support the Green Fleet Transition by building team capability across emerging disciplines and systems of work. Qualifications and Experience  Trade recognised Certificate III Electrician qualification with HV Switching National Competency. Current Australian Electrical Workers Licence. Demonstrated HV switching experience and experience with HV distribution and transmission systems. Experience supervising a high voltage distribution or transmission team is desirable. Extensive mobile maintenance supervisory experience in a mining environment; experience with CAT and Liebherr equipment and electric HME fleets is preferred. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and train teams, including through changing technology and systems of work. Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling is desirable. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of the applicable Mines Regulations and Act, occupational health and safety legislation, and other relevant requirements. Working knowledge of HR and industrial relations matters, including performance support and career development. Ability to complete quality risk assessments and prioritise competing operational requirements. Strong organisation, time management, written and verbal communication skills, with the flexibility and initiative to lead a team. 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. 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.

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