Balance Machine Specialist

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: Port Hedland Anderson Point

• Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4:3 (Monday - Thursday) – FIFO ex Perth or 5:2 (Monday - Friday) Port Hedland Residential 

Fortescue has an exciting opportunity for a Balance Machine Specialist to join the Engineering team on a 4/3 roster in Port Hedland. Reporting to the Senior Structural Engineer, this role will be responsible for managing the critical risks associated with Ports 10 Balance Machines in accordance with AS4324.1 and the Machine Risk Management Procedure (MRMP). The Balance Machine Specialist will ensure all MRMP maintenance tasks on critical safety systems are completed and provide technical support to maintenance, operations, and shutdown teams.

• Site based Work Order Management ensuring adherence to the MRMP.
• Oversee MRMP inspections completed in Shutdowns.
• Effectively manage Machine integrity, by overseeing inspections, documenting conditions, and improving maintenance plans.
• Review Inspection reports and create subsequent notifications in SAP for rectification.
• Ensure timely completion of remedial work and follow-ups on notifications.
• Document and maintain accessible records for tests, inspections, maintenance, and auditing.
• Ensure machine structures are maintained and in a safe and functional condition that is suitable to meet ongoing business operational requirements.
• Controlling modifications that may adversely affect machine loading, strength, fatigue life and/or balance to prevent introduction of uncontrolled or unforeseen risks.
• Provide Monthly reporting of all MRMP activities.

• Qualification in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or relevant Trade Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working directly with Balance Machines.
• Knowledge of AS4324.1 Mobile equipment for continuous handling of bulk materials.
• Prior experience managing a team of tradespeople and contractors.
• Proficiency with Structural Integrity requirements with Balance Machine experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Great communication skills; ability to facilitate meetings and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.