Mechanical Fitter Maintenance Services - Water Management

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.

Be a part of FMG’s exciting new magnetite mine at Iron Bridge. The world class facility is situated 145km south of Port Hedland and will deliver 22 million tonnes per annum of high grade 67% magnetite concentrate product. The innovative process design ensures production is highly efficient with globally competitive operating costs for a mine of this scale and size. 

Maintenance Services Mechanical Fitter - Water Management

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

Roster: 14D14R (2:2) – FIFO ex Perth

The Maintenance Services department is responsible for the reliable supply of raw water to the processing facility as well as water supply for near mine services and the management of the tailings settling facility.

Reporting to the Maintenance Services Supervisor, the scope of responsibility includes operation and maintenance of a bores and pump stations including pumps, instrumentation, telemetry, control panels and gensets. Additionally, tailings management including operation of discharge spigots, decant equipment and facilities are part of responsibilities. Finally, frequent inspections of pipelines, valves and other equipment is also expected of the role.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Pump & motor fault finding
• Routine servicing, maintenance, and breakdown repairs on diesel generators and diesel engine driven pumps
• Inspection and maintenance of electric submersible bore pumps and centrifugal pumps
• Bore pump installations 
• Equipment monitoring and diagnostics 
• Valve maintenance
• Raising notifications and work orders 
• Provide support when required to the Maintenance Services team, in accordance with internal systems and guidelines, to ensure achievement of key performance indicators

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Diesel motor mechanic trade and/or mechanical fitter trade
• Valid driver licence
• Experience with computerised maintenance management system such as SAP
• HR drivers’ license, forklift, CN, rigging or dogging tickets highly desirable
• Substantial experience in mining production or operations preferred

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://ffi.com.au/careers/ or https://www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue/browse-jobs. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.