Structural Engineer

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: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Iron Bridge Senior Project Engineer, this role will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of the processing assets including the Ore Processing Facility and the Concentrate Handling Facility (OPF and CHF) via the management/execution of key assets. The Structural Engineer is to provide project leadership and stewardship in support of the maintenance, operational, and shutdown teams in the processing plants.

• Site based Project Management ensuring adherence to SIMP (Structural Integrity Management Plan) protocols.
• Effectively manage classified plant, structural integrity, and tank safety by physically inspecting equipment, documenting conditions in SAP, and creating maintenance plans.
• Ensure timely completion of remedial work and follow-ups on notifications.
• Document and maintain accessible records for tests, inspections, maintenance, and commissioning of registerable plant.
• Manage a team of tradespeople and contractors for pressure equipment and rotatble pressure vessel inspections, monitoring compliance and project progress.
• Regularly review Maintenance Requests and maintain project documentation to required standards.
• Collaborate with operational peers to align milestones with operational requirements and ensure project compliance.
• Ensuring on–site compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist Senior Project Engineer in ensuring adherence to SIMP and compliance requirements.

• Fixed plant ore processing or heavy industry experience in an engineering, trade and/or projects role.
• Qualification in Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior experience managing a team of tradespeople and contractors.
• Proficiency with Structural Integrity requirements, Tanks Integrity requirements and classified plant equipment integrity requirements.
• Knowledge of SIMP requirements.
• 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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