Fixed Plant Leading Hand (Mechanical)

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.

Fixed Plant Leading Hand (Mechanical)

Location: Iron Bridge Concentrate Handling Facility (CHF) Port Hedland - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge CHF project is located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. 

Roster: 8D/6R/7N/7R FIFO ex Perth

Iron Bridge is Fortescue’s US$2.6 billion project, set to deliver 22mtpa of high grade 67% Fe magnetite concentrate product. The CHF, located in Port Hedland, receives Magnetite via pipeline from the Ironbridge OPF, located 145km by road south of Port Hedland. The mine will deliver an innovative process design and industry-leading energy efficient operation. 

Key accountabilities will include:

• The Fixed Plant Mechanical Technician role reports directly to the CHF Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and improving plant equipment to safely deliver world class availability and reliability.
• This role will also include but not be limited to managing plant maintenance functions in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, enabling the Fixed Plant Operations to meet the present and future needs of operational requirements; and managing the plant maintenance activities with a continuous improvement and reliability philosophy.  Will be required to step up and cover all associated supervisory duties in the absence of immediate supervisor.

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter / Fitter Turner
• Previous maintenance experience in a large mining operation involving fixed plant assets
• Experience in maintaining wet plant equipment including vacuum belt filters, dewatering drums, concentrate thickeners, centrifugal and multi-stage pumping assets
• Exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems highly desirable
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to fault find fixed plant assets in high pressure situations 
• Current High Risk Work License endorsed – EWP, Rigging, Dogging, Telehandler, non-slewing crane - desirable
• Experience in computer-based maintenance systems – SAP desirable
• Section 44 appointed
• Experience with BMS entries, hazard reporting and escalation procedures
• Previous experience working with multiple disciplines in fixed plant operations
• Previous experience with Permit, Lock-out and Isolation systems and procedures
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Commitment to training and mentoring fellow team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills via 2-way radio

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