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 Solomon Project 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, CAT 793 Experience preferred
- 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.
- 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.