Fixed Plant Mechanical Technicians

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.

The company is scheduled to commence production at its Iron Bridge magnetite mine March 2023.

Iron Bridge is Fortescue’s US$3.3 – 3.5 billion project, set to deliver 22mtpa of high grade 67% Fe magnetite concentrate product. Located 145km by road south of Port Hedland, the mine will deliver an innovative process design and industry-leading energy efficient operation.

Fixed Plant Mechanical Technician

Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 7D/7N/7R – FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Iron Bridge OPF, this role will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance functions for the operational process plant.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Promote rigorous compliance to Zero Harm principles on a daily basis such as ensuring that all works completed are adequately risk assessed and hazards mitigated and adequately controlled
• Ensure all maintenance works are completed in a timely manner to a very high quality
• Ensure all necessary maintenance inspections and audits of the site and related facilities are completed within allocated time frames
• Ensure all maintenance plans are completed and work is carried out in a timely and satisfactory manner and to a high quality

Qualifications and skills required:

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter/ Fitter Turner
• At least 2 years’ site based, fixed plant experience 
• Experience in maintaining crushing, grinding, screening, and pumping assets
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team
• Demonstrated computer literacy with all MS Office and SAP

It will also be advantageous to have the below HRW licence:

• Rigging
• Dogging
• Forklift
• EWP

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, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities 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