Superintendent Maintenance - Autonomy/Tyres

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Christmas Creek, located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth, Karratha, Broome and Busselton.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Manager, this key leadership role within Fortescue’s Christmas Creek Mobile Maintenance team is responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of qualified technicians, including autonomous technicians and tyre fitters, to safely deliver world-class equipment availability and reliability. Success in this position requires a commitment to excellence through consistent demonstration of Fortescue’s values and proactive visual leadership

Fortescue has committed to becoming the world’s first heavy industry company to achieve real zero emissions by 2030, eliminating fossil fuel use across our iron ore operations. As part of this transformation, the autonomy system on the fleet will be upgraded, and this role will play a key part in supporting the rollout of green fleet technology while adapting maintenance practices as the innovative systems are introduced.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet availability above KPI targets.
• Review weekly plan of service and backlog repairs.
• Create a safe workplace by verifying personnel are properly trained and competent.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance plans, budgets and the availability and reliability of equipment on site.
• Providing strategic direction on mobile equipment maintenance strategies and improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by inspiring, mentoring, and developing the team to achieve high performance standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive knowledge in Mobile Maintenance with proven leadership experience at the supervisor or superintendent level.
• Exposure to Fleet Management Systems, Autonomy and supporting technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability across leadership and team development.
• A strong background and technical understanding on a range of large-scale mining equipment.
• Knowledge of Mines Regulations and Act and Occupational, Health and Safety legislation and other relevant legislation and regulations.

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.