Mechanical Project Specialist

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 Project Specialist

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

Roster: 4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth or 4D/3R Residential

A fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Project Specialist to join our engineering projects team to assist in a growing project portfolio, geared towards improving production and reliability. Ideally you will be driven and passionate about your work, able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of your comfort zone.

Reporting to the Engineering Project Supervisor, you will act as a project lead on multiple projects valued between $5-10 million. You will be responsible for managing contractor teams to deliver projects including plant upgrades, general maintenance and capital projects related to maintenance changeout of fixed plant equipment.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate various mechanical projects within the port project portfolio.
• Capable of prioritizing and delivering work in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding project budget, cashflow and schedule for existing and future projects.
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on technical aspects of projects.
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives.

Qualification and Experience:

• Experience in a capital projects environment.
• Mechanical engineering degree or Mechanical trade background.
• Experience with SAP work management.
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works.
• Experience with contractor engagement and contractor management process.
• Results driven, responsible and accountable.

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, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities 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