Mechanical Project Specialist
Our Opportunity
Location: Hedland Operations – Port Hedland (on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people)
Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off (FIFO ex-Perth or Residential)
Fortescue’s Hedland Operations sit proudly on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. At our Anderson Point Port Facility, we’re driving projects that keep our operations running safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project professional to take ownership of the planning and delivery of mechanical projects across a high-performing operation. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team, working closely with Maintenance and Engineering Reliability to bring projects from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking projects from initial scoping through to safe execution and close-out
- Building scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and timelines
- Managing early engineering requirements and stakeholder engagement
- Leading tendering processes, vendor engagement, and procurement of long-lead items
- Overseeing execution (both online and offline) and flexing roster during shutdowns
- Tracking budgets, reforecasting, and working closely with cost controllers
- Ensuring compliance with Fortescue’s frameworks, work management, and safety procedures
- Identifying improvement opportunities and driving efficiency in project delivery
Qualifications and Experience
- 2–5 years’ experience in mining/heavy industrial environments
- 2–5 years’ experience in project management
- Mechanical Trade Certificate or Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Strong working knowledge of SAP (preferred) and Microsoft Office (essential)
- Clear communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to positively influence teams
- A safety-first mindset, with experience conducting field interactions and promoting safe work practices
Why Fortescue?
At Fortescue, you’ll be more than just part of the project team — you’ll be part of a company reimagining the future of mining and resources through innovation, sustainability, and renewable energy. We offer:
- The opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of our operations
- Flexibility with FIFO or residential options in Port Hedland
- A supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and valued
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.