Mechanical Maintainer (Power Station)

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we are diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Mechanical Maintainer (Power Station)

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

Roster: 8D/6R– FIFO ex Perth

At Fortescue we are in the process of transforming our energy assets to achieve our climate change targets of zero emissions by 2030. Solomon Power Station is in the process of construction and commissioning 15 medium speed gas reciprocating gensets from Rolls-Royce's Bergen Engines, in conjunction with the current operational Power Station consisting of 2x LM6000PF and 4x Solar Titan 130 duel fuel Gas Turbine Engines and their associated balance of plant.

Reporting to the Supervisor Energy Operations you will join a technically disciplined team and demonstrate an ability to deliver against a wide variety of Mechanical activities which is essential to our teams’ success.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Involved in the operational readiness and development of procedures, inspections in preparation for project handover
• Execute routine and major mechanical maintenance actives across all power generation assets in accordance with the maintenance plan
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner, weekly plans are adhered and that daily tasks do not affect the supply of power to the mine
• Ensure statutory compliance is adhered too. In relation to classified plant, gas fitting works and the environment
• Compliance to SAP maintenance strategies, plan work and avoid reactive maintenance  

 Qualifications and skills required:

• A proactive approach and a strong commitment to maintaining our safe working culture
• Experience and confidence in delivering against your Mechanical trade
• Mechanical trade qualification
• A current "C Class" WA Manual Driver’s License
• Experience working in the power generation industry
• Experience and an understanding of the Work Management Processes & Practices
• Experience in operations and maintenance of:
• Gas/Diesel Reciprocating Engines & Balance of Plant
• LM6000 Gas Turbines & Balance of Plant
• Solar Gas Turbines & Balance of Plant

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.