Lubrication 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.

The company is scheduled to commence production at its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in mid-2023. Iron Bridge is Fortescue’s US$2.6 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.

Iron Bridge represents Fortescue’s latest operation culminating in a new Ore Processing Facility (OPF) /Concentrate Handling Facility (CHF) , new technologies and camp facilities.

Lubrication Specialist

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

The role will be based at Iron Bridge OPF but will required occasional travel to the CHF at Port Hedland based on operational requirements.

Roster: 8D:6R FIFO ex Perth

The Lubrication Specialist will be responsible for focusing on the lubrication of the production plant, production assets, and all associated infrastructure. This role will have several Lubrication Technicians reporting into it. The successful candidate will involve in building the team, developing their capabilities, and securing the ongoing success of the team and the overall Lubrication function. This position will report directly to the Supervisor Condition Monitoring and Lubrication

Key accountabilities will include:

• Ensuring departmental compliance to site safety procedures and practices, work management procedures, and common industry best practice for all lubrication work.
• Assist, coach and mentor the team, executing quality inspections, repairs, and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
• Ensure team compliance to CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System - SAP) and continuously improve systems and procedures.
• Supervise, train and mentor the Lubrication Technicians in line with industry standards.
• Liaise with key stake holders to assist with scheduling tasks for upcoming maintenance and operational work.
• Lead the team of lubrication technicians to ensure compliance to maintenance schedules.
• Oversee and manage the team, conducting root cause analysis and providing lubrication solutions.

Qualifications and skills required:

• LCAT2 or MLA1 Qualification (Required).
• Mechanical Trade Certificate (Desirable)
• 5 Yrs. post-trade mining/heavy industry lubrication experience (Required)
• Current Driver’s License (C class unrestricted manual) and Forklift license (preferred or be eligible to obtain)
• SAP competency (Preferred)
• Hydraulic systems experience (Desirable)
• Excellent understanding of contamination control and lubrication best practice (Required)
• Comfortable with using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Teams)

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