Machine Inspector

Fortescue

Posted on:  2nd Nov 2026

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.


Roster: 8D/6R 7N/7R– FIFO ex Perth

 

Our Solomon mobile maintenance team is seeking a qualified HD Mechanic or Auto Electrician for a machine inspector role. The role will carry out pre-service inspections, audits and minor repairs on Ancillary Fleet. It will work largely autonomously, conducting planned inspections daily on our Ancillary Fleet.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detailed inspections of mobile equipment and minor repairs
  • Creating notifications/work orders in SAP and ordering parts
  • Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company safety policy and procedures
  • Conduct MCRS pre- and post-inspections and contribute to work scope
  • Liaise with reliability engineers to conduct fleet analysis and provide support to the onsite Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

  • Trade Certificate is essential
  • Demonstrated and significant experience working in mining on heavy vehicle maintenance, preferably Ancillary Equipment.
  • SAP CMMS systems knowledge and application
  • WesTrac SIS 2.0 knowledge
  • Current C Drivers Licence

 

About Us

 

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

 

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.

 

https://fortescue.com/careers 

 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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