Trade Assistant
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Trades Assistant to join our Structural Integrity Team at Christmas Creek, supporting our boilermakers in maintaining and repairing fixed plant infrastructure.
Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.
Roster: 14D14R – FIFO ex Perth, Busselton or Karratha
Key Responsibilities
- Support boilermakers in the maintenance and structural repair of fixed plant assets
- Operate telehandler and flatbed truck (LF ticket desirable – can be provided on site if required)
- Assist in the gathering of parts, tools and consumables
- Set up job fronts and ensure safe work areas
- Conduct basic inspections of structural components
- Assist with hot works preparation and equipment handling
- Align to and role-model Fortescue’s values in day-to-day tasks
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience supporting trades in a mining or heavy industry environment
- Current C class driver’s licence – essential
- Working at heights ticket – preferred but not essential
- Previous rigging experience will be highly regarded
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- A proactive, safety-first approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and contribute to a high-performing team
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.