Engineering Manager - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Future Industries

Fortescue Future Industries

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Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 518129

Work type:
Full Time Fortescue Employee

Location:
Perth Bennett St

Categories:
Decarbonisation

_At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits._
Engineering Manager - Decarbonisation

Work location:
Perth, WA

Roster:
Monday to Friday

This position is responsible for the engineering management of the Wind Decarbonisation Generation Projects, from PFS through to feasibility, design and financial approval.

This role is responsible for the management and execution of the engineering design utilising a variety of tools for analyses and modelling to develop innovative solutions to project requirements and needs.

This includes but is not limited to, project schedule management, project budget management, overall project scope and execution and ensuring design activities, goals, and targets are completed on-time, on budget, and are successful.

Key emphasis is the ability to lead a fast-paced engineering design team to bring composite solutions from concept through to implementation.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the engineering management of the project through the prefeasibility, feasibility, design and approval
Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring and reporting engineering activities
Formulating project parameters and assigning responsibilities to the most capable employees and monitoring the project engineering team
Engage and manage consultants to produce outcomes required to support development of the project
Perform and present gated design reviews at specific times in the design lifecycle of the project
Develop and coach engineering team members to help provide further growth opportunities
Creating frameworks to measure the project's metrics
Develop innovative solutions for cost effective and efficient project delivery
Maximise performance and culture across the team to provide a thriving environment

Qualifications and skills required:

Tertiary Engineering Qualification in relevant field
Postgraduate qualifications in project management would be highly desirable, or relevant equivalent hands on industry experience on similar projects
Experience in establishing and optimising major operations, ideally with experience in Energy, Water and Process Infrastructure
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team with proven leadership skills, which include managing, developing, planning, trouble shooting and motivating diverse teams to achieve the objectives of the project and to deliver it within budget, cost and quality with top HSE considerations
Experience in managing the delivery of complex engineering tasks, ideally with experience/exposure to renewable energy, civil and/or electrical disiplines
Experience in engaging and managing external consultants and contractors
Proven negotiation skills that ensure all stakeholders support and acceptance the core business goals, and project deliverables
An ability to quickly get across the details, to develop a thorough understanding on particular issues
Ability to problem solve and capacity to generate creative solutions utilising team or external resources to deal with project challenges and opportunities
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality outcomes
Ability to create and articulate the corporate vision influencing organisational values, individual and group goals and management systems
Working effectively with office and field based technical teams to accomplish project objectives
Capacity to delegate tasks and responsibilities to subordinates and monitor progress in a multidiscipline and cohesive team environment
A track record for consistently accomplishing tasks that engenders trust with the executive function
Quick learner who is adaptable and has capacity to manage dynamic and ambiguous environments
Effective written and verbal communication skills in individual and group situations
Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and