Shutdown Resources Coordinator

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Port Hedland, Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off – FIFO ex Perth or Residentially based in Port Hedland (relocation assistance offered)

Shape the Future of Shutdown Excellence…

Fortescue is a proud West Australian success story and a global leader in green energy and resources. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and world-class operations has helped us become one of the most dynamic businesses in the industry.

As we continue to expand and evolve, we’re seeking a motivated Shutdown Resources Coordinator to join our high-performing Hedland Operations team. This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where you will directly contribute to the success of major shutdown events—bringing together people, resources, and planning to keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys making things happen, and wants to be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Shutdown Execution Coordinator, you will work closely with our Scheduling, Planning, and Execution teams to ensure every shutdown is resourced smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help drive exceptional outcomes across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will:

• Partner with Scheduling, Planning, and Execution teams to coordinate all personnel, equipment, and resources required for shutdowns
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of resource and equipment requirements to vendor partners
• Coordinate support services and site-based equipment during shutdown execution
• Maintain and prepare on-site facilities to ensure readiness ahead of every shutdown
• Process purchase order service entry sheets and maintain accurate documentation
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet KPIs and operational timelines
• Liaise with internal teams and external contractors to communicate accurate information and ensure seamless execution
• Develop, track, and maintain budget estimates, timesheets, purchase orders, and invoices

Qualifications and Experience

You’ll bring the capability, drive, and attention to detail needed to excel in a demanding operational environment, including:

• Previous experience working on mine sites, with exposure to shutdown operations
• SAP experience (highly advantageous)
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability (highly advantageous)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High attention to detail in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in shutdown coordination while contributing to Fortescue’s world-class operational performance. If you're proactive, organised, and ready to be part of something bigger, we encourage you to apply.

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.