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SalaryFortescue 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
Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.
Roster: 8D6R ex Perth or Busselton
Reporting to our OPF Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, the Fixed Plant Conveyor Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement of all conveyor systems and equipment to safely deliver world class availability and reliability. This includes managing plant maintenance functions in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, enabling the Fixed Plant Operations to meet the present and future needs of operational requirements; and managing the plant maintenance activities with a continuous improvement and reliability philosophy.
A requirement to provide nightshift coverage during shut down periods may be required every 13 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible positive leadership to a diverse team of trades personnel by demonstrating safe behaviours at all times and displaying the Fortescue values, whilst managing the effective utilisation of the conveyor systems and equipment
- Hold statutory appointment as a Mechanical or Conveyor Supervisor
- Daily work allocation to the Conveyor Maintenance team, prioritizing the work based on adherence to the weekly schedule and unplanned work that is required to be completed due to operational requirements
- Scoping of work required for upcoming weekly plans including estimation of resource requirements, consulting with suppliers and OEMs for ordering of all the necessary parts and materials etc.
- Ensuring that all Conveyor Maintenance activities are undertaken in a safe and coordinated manner, in compliance with site standards and procedures and the relevant Australian Standards and WA Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations, making sure that all work is conducted to a high standard.
- Encourage compliance to Zero Harm principles daily within the team
- Mechanical Trade qualification essential with a Level 2 or 3 Belt Splicing highly desirable
- Proven experience in a leadership role working within a Fixed Plant continuous processing plant
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to engage and empower large teams alongside a proven commitment to safety
- Strong understanding of both production and maintenance strategies for large-scale, continuous processing plants.
- Proven commitment to safety and zero harm with the ability to undertake quality risk assessments.
- Ability to work with others to achieve objectives, team oriented
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.
