Automation and Controls Lead - Manufacturing

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.<\/p>

Automation and Controls Lead - Manufacturing <\/strong><\/p>

Work Location: <\/strong>Gladstone, Queensland<\/p>

FFI is transforming regional Australia through green industry manufacturing with a Global Green Energy Manufacturing Centre (GEM) in Gladstone, Queensland. Stage one of the six-stage project will establish Australia\u2019s first multi-gigawatt-scale electrolyser factory \u2013 a world-class facility with an initial capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW) per annum \u2013 more than doubling current global production.<\/p>

Fortescue plans to establish its first Vocational Training and Employment centre (VTEC) in Queensland at GEM, in addition to Trade Up and Leadership and Excellence programs, with a strong focus on giving a hand up to Traditional Custodians.<\/p>

The Automation and Controls Lead - Manufacturing is responsible for leading the processes in maintaining and preserving efficiency of all equipment, production lines and\/or facilities, resulting in optimisation of technical and financial resources.<\/p>

Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>

• Ensure all related activities are performed in accordance with FFI \/ FMG policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments<\/li>
• Oversees execution of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of equipment, production lines, and\/or facilities. Collaborates with the Engineering team to define maintenance plans for new production lines or facilities, and consults on ways to improve reliability, maintainability and safety of equipment and\/or facilities.<\/li>
• Manages and updates technical documentation of equipment, production lines, and\/or facilities.<\/li>
• Solves major technical, equipment or facilities problems in order to achieve higher performance of the production lines. Maintains tools and repair equipment in good working order.<\/li>
• Proposes improvement projects for processes and production lines aimed at reducing ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and optimizing operational and energy efficiency<\/li>
• Responds to emergencies, break-downs, malfunctions and other operating problems to minimize disruption to production process.<\/li>
• Ensures compliance with Group health, safety and environmental directives and that regulations are implemented, while monitoring and reporting progress and results<\/li>
• Assesses risks and safety hazards and implements plans to ensure people and equipment safety<\/li>
• Coordinate activities of the Procurement team in day-to-day operations<\/li>
• Providing training and coaching to create a team that is sustainably staffed, developed and directed to support the activities within the business<\/li><\/ul>

  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Degree-qualified with at least 3 years\u2019 experience in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering.<\/li>
  • Prior experience budgeting, planning and executing planned and un-planned maintenance activities<\/li>
  • Prior experience in managing and implementing plant and equipment installs, while working with cross functional subject matter experts, sub-contractors and vendors<\/li>
  • Committed to Workplace health and safety<\/li>
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and build effective relationships at all levels<\/li>
  • Strategic planning and project management skills with an understanding of budget administration<\/li>
  • Well-developed leadership, coaching and facilitation skills<\/li>
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence<\/li>
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills<\/li>
  • Skilled in problem solving rapidly<\/li><\/ul>

    Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone<\/p>

    At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone\u2019s contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified<\/em><\/p>"