Lubrication Supervisor

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 OPF/CHF, new technologies and camp facilities.

Supervisor Lubrication

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

Roster: 8D:6R FIFO ex Perth

The Lubrication Supervisor will be responsible for the smooth running of the production plant, production assets, and all associated infrastructure. This role will have a number Lubrication Technicians reporting into it, and will be responsible for initially building the team, developing the capabilities, and securing the ongoing success of the team and the overall Lubrication function. 

Key accountabilities will include:

• Always ensure departmental compliance of the site safety procedures and practices, work management procedures, and common industry best practice for all Lubrication works and assist the team to carry out quality inspections, repairs, and maintenance of fixed plant equipment
• Ensure 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 relevant site representatives to schedule tasks for the upcoming maintenance and operational works
• Supervising and maintaining lubrication schedules to 'complete on time' and ensuring safe and effective execution of Lubrication activities across the plant
• Oversee and manage the team in conducting root cause analysis and providing lubrication solutions

Qualifications and skills required:

• LCAT or MLA Qualification (Desirable)  
• Mechanical Trade Certificate (Desirable)
• 5 Yrs. post-trade mining/heavy industry lubrication experience (Desirable)
• Current Driver’s License (C class unrestricted manual) and Forklift license (preferred or be eligible to obtain)
• SAP competency (Preferred)
• Hydraulic systems experience (Desirable)

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.