Mechanical Fitter - R&D Workshop

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Mechanical Fitter - R&D Workshop

Work location: Dawson Rd., Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate high quality and safety along with continuous improvement practices
• Construct and assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform leak and pressure testing
• Interpreting P&IDs and CAD assembly drawings to ensure the accuracy in each project
• Cutting, welding, and fabrication of brackets or jigs as required
• Operation of both CNC router and fibre laser cutters (Training provided)
• Diagnosing and fault-finding issues during the testing and evaluation of prototypes
• Assist in the upgrade and fabrication of equipment and facilities, and other related job duties to the development of an advanced fabrication shop
• Carry out planned and routine workshop activities
• Use MS Teams to monitor, track and close out work orders
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ensure Australian Standard installation compliance in all site works undertaken
• Demonstrate a commitment to zero harm by following health and safety procedures, protocols, and initiatives

Qualifications and skills required:

• Trade qualified: Mechanical fitter, Fitter & Turner or Multi Skilled Fitter with diploma of engineering
• Significant background in high end mechanical fitting including experience with pneumatics, machining and basic hydraulics
• Experience with building or maintaining gas skid assemblies would be desired as well as a solid understanding of medium pressure tubing, valves, and instrumentation
• Experience with fabrication, assembly and testing of prototype equipment/devices is preferable
• Must be adaptable to regular changes associated with constant product development
• Skilled understanding and interpretation of P&ID’s
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a cohesive team environment
• Excellent communication skills to develop relationships with a broad range of people
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with mechanical design, installation, and testing, preferably in hazardous environments
• An ability to listen and identify key issues and to communicate complex information clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to set up processes and monitor own work achievements against agreed objectives
• A solid background in either Oil & Gas or Sub Sea mechanical fitting (preferable)
• Robotics and automation (preferable)
• Piping, valves, instrumentation, pneumatics and hydraulics (preferable)
• CAD design or drafting experience (preferable)
• Welding skills in both Mig and Tig (preferable)
• Machining experience, CNC or manual milling (preferable)
• Detailed knowledge of nitrogen purge panel assemblies including Coriolis flowmeters and high precision instrumentation (preferable)
• Forklift HRWL (preferable)
• Dogging or Rigging (preferable)

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. 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, neuro diverse, 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