Automotive Electrician HME

Our Opportunity

Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 7D7N14R – FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue is seeking experienced Automotive Electricians with a strong background in surface drill maintenance to join our Solomon operations.

This role will focus on the maintenance, inspection, diagnostics, and repair of our Epiroc PV271 and Epiroc D65 drill fleet, supporting safe and efficient production outcomes.

You will play a critical role in maintaining fleet reliability and availability through high-quality fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, fault finding and repairs on Epiroc PV271 and D65 drill rigs.
• Execute planned maintenance, breakdown and inspection tasks on the drill fleet.
• Interpret OEM electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Identify defects and create notifications for rectification, including required parts, tooling and resources.
• Complete both field-based and workshop maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Fortescue standards and procedures.
• Contribute to reliability improvements and defect elimination initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian recognised Automotive Electrical Trade qualification.
• Current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated experience working on surface drill rigs (Epiroc PV271, Epiroc D65, or similar).
• Strong capability in electrical diagnostics and fault finding on HME.
• Experience with OEM diagnostic software and CAN systems is highly desirable.
• Exposure to autonomous drilling systems and automation technologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

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.