Description

FFI is leading Fortescue’s decarbonisation and growth agendas and developing a portfolio of projects centred on the production of renewable hydrogen, ammonia, minerals and other value-added products. FFI is underpinned by Fortescue’s world class expertise, operational excellence and proven capability to drive future growth.

Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer – Marine Projects

Work location: Perth based (Hazelmere)

Roster: 5/2 Roster (Mon to Fri)

Key accountabilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate all Mechanical Engineering aspects of Ammonia projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Capable of prioritizing and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements
• Providing technical guidance to the project management team with all Mechanical Engineering related works being carried out
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives.
• Interpret, manage and approval of engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Resolution of technical and design issues.
• Ensure compliance to the project management process by project owners
• Provide guidance regarding project budget, cash flow and schedule for existing and future projects
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Chief engineer including work progress, risks and priorities

Qualifications and skills required:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience and comfortable to work in the capacity of a subject matter expert
• Extensive experience with large 2 stroke and 4 stroke marine engine development
• Extensive experience with Fuel System design and integration
• Experience with design, manufacturing, and operation of mobile equipment
• A passion for coaching and mentoring qualified engineers
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Experience with SAP work management
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works
• Experience in participating / coordinating in the purchasing tender process
• Experience in contractor engagement and contractor management process
• Excellent interpersonal awareness with ability to work well in a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible and accountable
• Skilled in problem solving rapidly