Pipeline Engineer

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.

Pipeline Engineer

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

Roster 8D6R FIFO ex Perth (The role will initially be Perth based and moving to site based within the next 6 months, subject to the requirements of the Business).

This is a rare opportunity to get in at the ground level as a key person involved with the maintenance and operation of what will be Australia’s longest iron ore pipeline. The role also extends to providing support to an extensive network of water infrastructure including a 200 km raw water pipeline. The role also covers process piping conveying more than 470 GL/annum of water which is more than the annual water usage of Perth which is 420 GL/a.  

Reporting to the Senior Pipeline Engineer, The Pipeline Engineer will be part of the wider Engineering & Reliability team which is composed of experienced professionals with a winning attitude.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategy advice / development, defect elimination
• Reliability engineering support for operational activities to Iron Bridge operations
• Technical support in project feasibility, detailed design, asset standardisation, procurement and commissioning
• Optimisation of asset management strategies to support the FMG Operational Plan
• Targeted failure mode and effects analysis to eliminate downtime and unscheduled maintenance

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil/Structural preferred) or equivalent (Trade + additional qualifications)
• At least 3 years of experience with engineering of piping and pipelines in mining or related industries
• At least 1.5 years of site experience
• Asset management and reliability 
• Integrity management
• Experience with broad range of piping materials relating to water, slurry pipelines, piping & pipeline systems
• Exposure to approvals and compliance
• A valid manual car drivers license

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.