Pipe Layer
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge Project, on the traditional lands of the Nyamal People
Roster: 14D 7R FIFO ex Perth or DIDO ex Port Hedland
Reporting to the Supervisor West Canning Basin, this role is responsible for supporting the long-term integrity and performance of plant assets through inspections, maintenance repairs, pipeline hygiene, and accurate reporting. The position works within a small, remote team and includes the repair and replacement of GRP pipelines in line with Fortescue and design standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct visual inspections and complete daily pipeline hygiene and maintenance routines.
- Provide recommendations to improve asset reliability across the West Canning Basin.
- Replace GRP pipelines and couplings within required timeframes.
- Operate service trucks, support equipment, and machinery to facilitate operational activities.
- Ensure all plant defects are captured and raised in SAP in accordance with Work Management processes.
- Work collaboratively with the team to maintain safe and effective operations in a remote environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- 3–5-year pipeline and drainage experience
- 3–5-year civil construction experience
- 3–5-year experience working in remote location (FIFO)
- Experience operating machinery Excavators, Loaders, Truck,
- HR Driver’s License
- Dogging Certification
Desirable
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)
- C2 Crane License
- Experience in GRP Pipeline work
- Exposure to SAP and Microsoft Office
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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