Maintenance Controller
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: 4D/4N/8R (12-hour shifts)
Critical to the success of Fortescue’s Solomon Mine, the Maintenance Controller role is required to collaborate with Maintenance to ensure machine breakdowns are prioritised according to Mining requirements and to manage the 12-hour maintenance plan. Reporting to the Minestar Supervisor, the Maintenance Controller will provide key information between maintenance and production regarding machine availability, servicing, and breakdowns.
The Maintenance Controller will also provide leadership and direction to the various equipment operators to ensure that machines are being operated safely and that equipment is performing within the recommended guidelines. This role will require the effective utilisation of the existing Fleet Management and associated sub-systems whilst playing a key role in Fortescue’s Fleet Management development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assistance with the execution of the 24 hour mine & maintenance plans.
- Maximise equipment productivity and efficiency by the accurate and timely reporting of maintenance issues.
- Evaluate continuously the data accuracy and integrity in the system.
- Interact with the system to monitor and record operation of equipment statuses.
- Monitor and action information provided by tyre management systems, weather applications and monitor the maintenance status of machines.
- Prioritising competing demands - phone, two way and in-office communication.
- Understand the correct procedures in case of critical failures in the system and associated applications.
- Minimise shift delays and normal maintenance delays (fuelling, operator change out).
- Contribute and work closely with Workshop personnel, Mine Controllers and Operators to utilise equipment safely and efficiently while reducing the amount of downtime.
- Coordinate activities with Pit Supervisors and Mine Controllers and interact on an ongoing basis.
- Identify windows of opportune maintenance to prioritise fleet availability.
Qualifications and Experience
- Significant experience in a mining mobile maintenance role.
- Advanced computer literacy skills and a passion for Innovation and Technology.
- The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to multitask on several activities/priorities at the same time.
- Proficiency of Fleet Management System is advantageous but not essential.
About Us
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Our Commitment
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