Heavy Diesel Mechanic

About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Location: Solomon 

• Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 7D7N14R FIFO ex. Perth and Busselton 

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.  

As a Heavy Diesel Fitter at Fortescue's Western Hub, you will play a pivotal role in our transformative journey towards becoming a global leader in green energy and iron ore production. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining and optimising Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) critical to our operations, ensuring they operate efficiently and in alignment with our ambitious sustainability goals. Our lifestyle roster means that you can balance your work and family life. At Fortescue, we value Family, and support you in being present for both your Fortescue family and your family at home.  

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of large-scale Mobile Mining Equipment.
• Embrace continuous learning to acquire new skills and disciplines, supporting the seamless transition to the incoming Green Fleet.
• Cultivate a "Never Ever Give Up" attitude to grow in a dynamic and innovative technological environment.
• Diagnostics and fault finding.
• Workshop and pit duties as required.
• Work in collaboratively with all mobile maintenance teams to achieve 100% schedule compliance.
• Ensure Fortescue and site operations procedures and policies are followed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate as a Heavy Duty (HD) Fitter or Diesel Mechanic for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME).
• Previous experience working in the mining industry.
• Experience with mobile plant equipment. 
• Exposure to Electric HME will be highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

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.