Mechanical LV Fitter

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.

Mechanical LV Fitter

Work Location: Hedland Operations - Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth or Residential

Reporting to the NPI Operations Supervisor, Fortescue is seeking an experienced and motivated Vehicle Mechanic to join the Infrastructure Services team at Port and Rail.  This permanent full-time position will be required to perform duties throughout the site as necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

• Minimise machinery downtime, conduct preventative maintenance and maximise efficiency of industry plants and machinery to ensure ongoing productivity.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Inspect and repair plant equipment as required.
• Ensure material, Labour, plant and equipment is used as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Overhaul, service and repair the mechanical parts including engines, gearboxes, clutches and brakes of cars, utilities, trucks and mobile plant.
• Stay on top of minor and major maintenance including oil changes, inspections, general servicing, and break downs.
• Participate in shift/swing hand over prior to finishing work to ensure other employees are aware of all relevant information.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are clean and well maintained. 
• Undertake all other reasonable tasks and duties that are peripheral to your role and within your skill and ability, as directed. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Trade qualified – Mechanical Engineering trade.
• Auto electrical experience desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role working on LV, HV and Mobile plant on a mine site.
• Air-conditioning, Tire fitting and wheel aligning experience desirable.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team when needed.
• HR driver’s license desirable.
• Holding additional high-risk tickets and licenses will be beneficial.

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