Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Wheel Shop Supervisor, this position will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Wheel Shop through preventative, statutory and breakdown maintenance of fixed plant equipment. This role will also contribute to the operation of specialised wheel machining and assembly equipment critical to maintaining Fortescue's rolling stock assets and supporting the reliability of our rail operations.

Working within a high-performing maintenance team, you will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, continuous improvement and safe execution of maintenance activities across the workshop.

Work Location: Hedland Operations (Port) Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 7 Days | 7 Nights | 14 Off 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, statutory and breakdown maintenance on Wheel Shop fixed plant and associated equipment.
• Operate specialised workshop equipment, including wheel and axle lathes, wheel presses and CNC machinery, in accordance with operational requirements.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability.
• Execute weekly planned maintenance activities in line with work management schedules and statutory requirements.
• Complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives through effective fault finding, troubleshooting and defect elimination.
• Assist Supervisors and Engineering personnel with root cause analysis investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve equipment performance, safety and productivity.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within SAP and associated maintenance systems.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture by actively participating in safety interactions, toolbox meetings and risk management activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical Trade Qualification with a current WA Electrical Workers Licence.
• Previous experience in fixed plant maintenance, workshop operations, rolling stock maintenance or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience fault finding and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, instrumentation and industrial control systems (highly desirable).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex electrical faults.
• Experience working with preventative and breakdown maintenance programs.
• Proficiency using SAP, Fiori, BMS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management processes and safe work practices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team environment and contribute positively to team performance.

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.