Our Opportunity

Location: Port Hedland – located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra People

Roster: 8d6r 7n7r FIFO ex Perth or Residential in Port Hedland

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

We are currently seeking highly motivated Conveyor Maintenance Supervisors to join our Port Hedland Maintenance team. Reporting to the Superintendent – Maintenance Services, this position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient performance of conveyor infrastructure across Hedland Operations, Anderson Point. You will lead and support your crew with maintenance strategies that maximise equipment availability, improve reliability, optimise costs and uphold the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability.
• Lead and develop maintenance teams to drive performance, engagement, and capability.
• Maximise conveyor reliability and equipment availability through effective maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate and execute conveyor maintenance activities, including major shutdowns, inspections and statutory compliance requirements.
• Manage contractor performance and maintenance resources to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor maintenance performance, costs and work management processes to optimise productivity, reliability and budget outcomes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and planning stakeholders to prioritise work, minimise downtime and deliver sustainable asset improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Leadership experience in mining, minerals processing, bulk materials handling, or heavy industry maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead large maintenance teams and contractors in a continuous processing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in conveyor systems and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated success delivering major shutdowns, maintenance programs, and reliability improvements.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, resources, and financial performance.
• Strong safety leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, supported by a trade, engineering, or equivalent qualification.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.