Shutdown Execution Lead

Our Opportunity

Location: All Pilbara Operations

Roster: Variable Shutdown FIFO Roster (based off 8 days on 6 days off volume of days annually 

An exciting opportunity exists within our Asset & Material Management Systems team for a driven Shutdown Execution Lead. In this pivotal role, you will help ensure the seamless execution and delivery of shutdowns across all Fortescue operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule management and updates including progress verification, work-front coordination, and risk mitigation

• Escalate risks, scope changes, and schedule impacts to protect the shutdown critical path and overall delivery

• Lead and oversee contractor performance by communicating priorities, managing workflows, and ensuring quality execution

• Identify and manage high-risk tasks, resolving work-front interactions to maintain safe and uninterrupted progress

• Provide strong leadership and coaching to support future leaders and act as the primary escalation point for vendors

• Champion Fortescue’s safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives with contracting partners and site shutdown teams

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ Years experience within fixed plant shutdowns and/or maintenance environment alongside competency in technical fields quality compliance are favourable
• Statutory Supervisor qualification and strong supervisory experience and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across various levels, including ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong knowledge and passion for shutdown process, with a proven record of overseeing large projects or similar strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to health, Safety and Environment is essential
• Desirable skills and experience with SAP, Microsoft Project and digital systems and processes

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.