Operations and Maintenance Coordinator

Our Opportunity

Location: Fortescue Iron Bridge Operation located in Port Hedland and Pardoo on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8D6R ex Perth

Reporting to the department Manager, the role of the Maintenance and Operations coordinator is to support our leadership team with delivering of safe, efficient and cost-effective production for our Concentrate handling Facility and West Canning Basin operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the Concentrate Handling Facility and West Canning Basin to maintain safe, reliable, and sustainable production performance.
• Assist in ensuring the long-term integrity of plant assets, aligning with the strategic goals of the Asset Management Department.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute shutdowns for the Concentrate Handling Facility and West Canning Basin, including post-shutdown close-out activities.
• Provide departmental coordination support to the Manager and Superintendent, including acting in leadership roles and assisting with departmental projects.
• Ensure compliance of both sites through regular auditing processes and adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Offer leadership, guidance, and support to Supervisors, Leading Hands, and Permit Hut Coordinators, fostering development and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a valid Electrical Trade Qualification (WA Licence) with proven experience in fixed plant maintenance and safe operational oversight.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and contractor management skills with the ability to guide diverse teams effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, Anaplan, PowerPoint, and Word for operational and reporting functions.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experienced in work management, planning, and coordination within industrial or plant environments.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of Electrical Compliance, Regulations, and the capability to hold Supervisor Statuary Appointment and Electrical In-House Nominee responsibilities.

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.