Track Machine Operator Advanced

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.

Track Machine Operator Advanced

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

Roster: 14D/14R – FIFO ex Perth 

Reporting to the Supervisor Track Machine, you will be responsible for ensuring Fortescue's Tracks are well maintained by undertaking planned and unplanned maintenance activities, enabling a high availability of the rail corridor whilst minimizing delays due to track geometry faults.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Maintain and repair track geometry faults within mainline track Turnouts Mainline Track and infrastructure equipment
• Undertake all tasks and activities in a safe and competent manner in accordance with relevant safe working procedures
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in line with the appropriate policies, procedures and standards to ensure operations efficiency is maximised
• Model positive safety behaviours by promptly reporting safety hazards and incidents
• Regularly review maintenance procedures and make recommendations for improvement to Supervisor and Superintendent
• Resolve issues in consultation with Supervisor and actively participate in meetings, training and HR processes as required
• Coach and share knowledge with others in areas of expertise

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experienced in Plasser Track Machine operation.
• Operating other Track maintenance equipment such as: Wheel loaders, Forklifts
• Able to meet requirements for Level 3 Safe working including taking track possession and communicating with relevant train controllers.
• Strong reporting skills and a high level of computer literacy
• Experience within the resources sector is desirable
• HR driver’s license required

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.

We only accept applications via our official website at https://ffi.com.au/careers/ or https://www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue/browse-jobs. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.