Gas Fitter Class 1 Type B Appliance

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Title: Gas Fitter – Class 1 Type B Appliances

Work location: Christmas Creek

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off – FIFO ex Perth

In conjunction with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), an exciting opportunity is now available to be part of Green Fleet Testing & Proving of Proto-type HME (Heavy Mobile Equipment) trials using hydrogen & battery power systems. The Chichester Green energy Hub represents an opportunity to be part of the first introduction of Green Hydrogen Refuelling and Hydrogen Powered Surface Mobile Equipment at a Mine site in the world.

Reporting to the Green Energy Hub Manager at Fortescue's Chichester Hub, you will be in a senior role for supporting site operations in support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality.

You will have a strong safety focus, be able to adapt to rapid change, communicate well with mobile maintenance team members and mentor other trades as they gain log book hours towards completion of their Type B gas fitting licenses on our hydrogen powered platforms.

Key summary of role

Key accountabilities will include:

• Oversee and completion of installation, commissioning, and servicing Type B gas appliances.
• Supervision of restricted class I, type b fitters
• Notice of completion gas fitting work
• Working alongside Mechanical Maintenance supervisors to integrate Hydrogen Powered Surface Mobile into ongoing maintenance plans
• Liase with Hydrogen refuelling station plant supervisors on Cryogenic plant maintenance and gasfitting

Qualifications and skills required:

• Demonstrated Hydrogen Gas fitting experience
• Must have Class I (Type B) unrestricted gas license in WA
• Cryogenic Gases experience
• Type P (refuelling station) license preferred but not essential
• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance trade background highly advantageous but not essential

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination.

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, neuro diverse, 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