Maintenance Systems Specialist

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Maintenance Systems Specialist

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Systems Specialist to join the business in a permanent position that will be based out of Fortescue’s Perth office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, investigating and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices relating to the commissioning and maintenance management of plant and equipment
• Recommending optimal business practices related to Fortescue’s maintenance system functionality
• Taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of Fortescue’s maintenance systems
• Using project management methodologies, principles and techniques to create systems for the commissioning and maintenance management of plant and equipment
• Developing and reviewing user and training documentation, and facilitating formal training classes within the company in relation to the maintenance management of new and in-use plant and equipment
• Acting as a central reference and information source, providing guidance and assistance in the maintenance system & Engineering standards & specifications in support of project decision making process
• Working with users to formulate and document business requirements relating to the maintenance management and operation of plant and equipment
• Ensuring operational readiness of new plant and equipment acquired by Fortescue
• Developing safe work plans to facilitate maintenance management of plant and equipment
• Managing the acquisition, correct storage and engagement of spare and replacement parts in plant and equipment
• Development of maintenance system packages for all greenfield and brownfield projects
• Development of asset-based Technical Object structures to support our infrastructure & equipment within our CMMS
• Development of asset management strategies and methodologies for but not limited to the various type of infrastructure and equipment across our Pilbara Operations
• Reviewing and implementing maintenance systems master data standards, processes and procedures
• Analyse business systems data to ensure accurate forecasting and life-cycle costs across our entire Operations
• Development of safe-work instructions and procedures to guide field maintainers and operators to help perform various tasks for both mechanical & electrical assets
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance for all general users of our maintenance systems
• Execute all procurement, and inventory management systems expectations
• Promote continuous improvement solutions for our maintenance systems
• Effective planning long and short-term maintenance activities
• Improve the efficiency of labour and material utilisation

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology, information systems, business or information systems, or engineering
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in maintenance, at either a senior planner level or above
• Substantial experience in mining production or an operational oriented heavy industrial environment
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective project management, planning and time management skills
• Class C manual WA driver’s licence

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

We only accept applications via our official website at https://fortescue.com/careers.  Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.