Maintenance Services Technician

Our Opportunity

Location: Eliwana/Flying Fish, Pilbara region, Western Australia (90 km west of Tom Price), on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 7 days, 7 nights, 14 off – FIFO from Perth and Busselton.

Join the exciting redesign of Fortescue’s Flying Fish project at Eliwana as a Maintenance Technician. In this essential role, you will support our skilled tradespeople by assisting with the maintenance and repair of large-scale mobile mining equipment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where you’ll contribute to the efficiency and safety of our operations.

With a focus on learning and development, this role provides a pathway to grow your skills and gain valuable experience in the mining industry. Our lifestyle roster also ensures you have a balanced work-life schedule, allowing you to be present for your family while advancing your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with the maintenance and repair of heavy mobile equipment (HME).
• Support the setup and organisation of tools, materials, and workspaces.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks under the supervision of qualified tradespeople.
• Help with the installation and maintenance of technology systems on mining equipment.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with Fortescue and site-specific safety procedures.
• Participate in routine inspections and basic diagnostic tasks to identify equipment issues.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Services Technician/Trades Assistant or in a similar role within the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and a willingness to learn new skills.
• High regard for safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• HR Driver’s Licence (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

What We Offer

• Annual Bonus.
• Excellent village facilities.
• Employee benefits, including a salary sacrifice share plan.
• Eligibility for Qantas Frequent Flyer points and status credits for every flight.

About Us

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.

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.

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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.