Power Station HD Mechanical 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.

Heavy Duty Mechanical Fitter

Work Location: Solomon - 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 commissioning and operational handover of 15 medium speed gas gensets from Bergen Engines, in conjunction with the current operational Power Station consisting of 2x LM6000PF and 4x Solar Titan 130 Gas Turbine Engines and their associated balance of plant.

Reporting to the Mechanical 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 responsibilities include:

• Execute routine and major mechanical maintenance actives across all power generation assets in accordance with the maintenance plan.
• Operate and maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines and electrical power generation equipment.
• 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 Experience:

• A Mechanical trade certificate as a diesel fitter or equivalent with relevant experience in heavy industry.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of Gas/ Diesel Reciprocating Engines & Balance of Plant
• Experience working in the power generation industry.
• A current "C Class" WA Manual Driver’s License
• Experience and an understanding of the Work Management Processes & Practices.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of LM6000 Gas Turbines & Balance of Plant (desirable) 
• Experience in operations and maintenance of Solar Gas Turbines & Balance of Plant (desirable) 
• Experience with routine servicing of gas systems for Type B gas appliances (Desirable)
• Supervised Gas Fitter Qualification (Desirable)

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