Autonomous Technician

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.

Autonomous Technician

Work Location: Cloudbreak

Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R/7N/7R – FIFO ex Perth

A fantastic new role in Fortescue’s Mobile Maintenance Division for Autonomous Haulage has recently arisen. The role is accountable for providing the day-to-day maintenance on our connected assets including our autonomous haulage and drilling fleets, in line with a best practice maintenance strategies.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Install and configure hardware, electrical and network technology systems for a number of our mobile assets
• Calibrate and commission the GPS and AHS systems on a number of different heavy and light mobile assets
• Coach and develop employees within the Maintenance team on best practice for maintaining the technology layer
• Ensure setup of fleet management system is optimised to deliver maximum fleet efficiency and meet Mine Plan requirements
• Undertake fault diagnosis and repairs on Caterpillar, Epiroc, Flanders technology products.

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Mechanical Fitter or Auto electrician Trade Certificate with a minimum 2 years’ experience. 240V Electricians will be considered.
• Demonstrated windows-based IT systems knowledge and understanding of networking principles
• 3 years’ experience working in a heavy mobile mining environment on related technology
• Previous experience with Caterpillar MineStar products is preferred, with Command experience being desired
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and Technical Specifications
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified