AddressAbout Us
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.
Our Opportunity
Dewatering Mechanical Fitter
Work Location:
Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster:
7D7R FIFO Ex Perth or Busselton
Fortescue are currently seeing an experienced Dewatering Mechanical Fitter to work on a 6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Water Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance and repairs of the water asset equipment across Solomon. This equipment includes the centrifugal pumps, portable generators, submersible pumps, isolation, and control valves.
Key Responsibilities
- Routine servicing, maintenance, and breakdown repairs on the fleet of generators and diesel pumps
- Priorities and attend breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime
- Diagnostics and fault finding
- Inspection and maintenance of Multistage Bore Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, fire pumps and Isolation and controls valves
Qualifications and Experience
- Diesel trade background in either Light/ Heavy vehicle trade as majority of work is diesel powered gensets or pumps
- Self-motivated and ability to work in a strong team environment as well as individually
- Strong organizational and communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrate strong safety values
- Experience with Fortescue’s computer-based systems (BMS, SAP)
- HR drivers’ license, forklift, CN, rigging or dogging tickets preferable
Our Commitment
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.
