Senior Engineer - Balanced Machines

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.

Senior Engineer - Balanced Machines

Work Location: Fortescue Centre & Bennett St. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday - Friday

Role overview:

The Senior Engineer - Balanced Machines will join a team of multidisciplinary team of engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Fire Systems) in the Engineering, Drafting & Standards team to support the management of our balanced machine fleet. Our fleet of balanced machines include ThyssenKrupp stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders, and a DHHI stacker/reclaimer.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing technical support for major maintenance including scoping and on-site support for major maintenance activities;
• Providing support to our existing Operations by investigating equipment failures, providing direction & technical guidance to site stakeholders, supporting site teams during breakdown events, and coaching and mentoring of junior engineers;
• Working with our procurement and inventory teams to source quality critical spares;
• Assisting with continual improvement of Fortescue’s documented Procedures, Engineering Standards and Equipment Specifications to provide pragmatic best for business guidance to all Fortescue stakeholders;
• Providing safety leadership to effectively identify and manage technical risks across Fortescue;
• Leading to Machine Risk Management (MRMP) program to ensure asset integrity and safety of our balanced machines;
• Providing technical support to our projects teams when new balanced machines are included in the scope.

Qualification and Experience: 

• Bachelors degree in relevant engineering field
• Significant experience as an Engineer working on the design, modification, operation and maintenance of balanced machines.
• Design experience is essential. 
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian & Industry Standards

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