Autonomy 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.

Autonomy Specialist

Work Location: 

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

Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal 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
• Assist the Supervisor to ensure team skills, knowledge and qualification meet business requirements and legislation.
• Contribute to a highly skilled and capable workforce by supporting individual’s personal and professional development through structured development plans and ongoing on the job coaching and mentoring.
• Foster an empowered workgroup, where teamwork and diverse ideas are encouraged allowing achievements to surpass business objectives.
• Act with integrity by leading by example ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and compliant manner, holding those to account that do not.

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
• 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