Automation Technology Specialist

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Technology Autonomy Specialist

Work Location:

Iron Bridge

• Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people

Chichester Hub 

• Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster:

8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, this Specialist installs, maintains and improves Autonomy’s products at a site level using an advanced understanding of mobile autonomy and is proficient in supporting the entire Autonomy product portfolio. This position fulfils a technical role on a 8:6 roster within the Mobile Autonomy crew, providing site-based support to the Project team. The Autonomous Specialist will provide guidance and mentoring to stakeholder technicians and maintenance tradespeople, provide day to day technical assistance and provide advice for best maintenance practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a safe working environment and the safe execution of all installation, maintenance, and support activities
• Efficiently communicate work scope to leadership and colleagues during handovers
• Represent Fortescue and Autonomy Operations values by upholding the standard of work, equipment care and personal work ethics
• Able to diagnose and fault find logically, using a range of tools and resources available.
• Able to diagnose complex faults and articulate the problem/solution succinctly for all level of audiences.
• Ability to undertake all tasks with the correct level of risk assessment to complete the task safely.
• Able to produce reports on fault found and recommended ICA (if known).
• Able to use SAP, BMS and other Fortescue systems efficiently
• Work with other stakeholders to strengthen their ability to perform maintenance and support where possible. Determine how much guidance an individual need to complete a task successfully, and support stakeholders ability to self-perform

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years working in an Automotive Electrical technician, Mechanical fitter or similar heavy mobile equipment role
• 3 years’ experience with fleet management, autonomous control systems or similar, within a mining technology site support role highly desirable
• Advanced knowledge of Global Positioning Technology, WIFI/LTE Networking Principles, CAN and Serial systems
• Minimum trade qualification in mechanical, electrical or network disciplines.
• Technology courses at a certificate III, Diploma or similar highly beneficial
• Able to apply root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement to increase the reliability of technology products on all HME.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the regulations and procedures governing Fortescue’s autonomous operations and maintenance activities
• In-depth understanding of installing, calibrating and commissioning AHS, ADS or similar technologies

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified