Mechanical Fitter

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Iron Bridge Concentrate Handling Facility (CHF) Port Hedland - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge CHF project is located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8D6R7N7R – FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor at Iron Bridge CHF, this role will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance functions for the operational process plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example through visible commitment to safety, consistently demonstrating Fortescue’s values while overseeing the efficient use of the plant to meet production targets
• Provide support and input into maintenance planning processes to ensure all scheduled tasks are achievable and allow for safe and efficient production
• Guiding team in the field to complete maintenance activities safely and effectively
• Promote rigorous compliance to Zero Harm principles on a daily basis such as ensuring that all works completed are adequately risk assessed and hazards mitigated and adequately controlled
• Ensure all maintenance works are completed in a timely manner to a very high quality with necessary maintenance inspections and audits of the site and related facilities completed within allocated time frames
• Assist with operational running, diagnostics and fault finding of the processing plant

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in guiding, engaging and empowering large teams alongside a proven commitment to safety is highly desirable
• Mechanical Fitter Trade qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in a Fixed Plant (wet plant) maintenance site-based environment 
• Experience in maintaining Mag-Drums, Vipers, Filter Belts, and pumping assets
• Experience in rebuilding Warman and Sulzer pumps
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and computer proficiency skills in SAP and Microsoft suite essential
• It will also be advantageous to have the below:
  • HRW licence (Forklift/Telehandler/EWP)
  • W@H and Confined Space
  • Rigging
  • Dogging
  • HR/CN

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.