Trades Assistant - Autonomy Operations
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
Roster: 8 Days / 6 Off Perth FIFO
Reporting to the Autonomy Coordinator and Autonomy Supervisor, the Trades Assistant – Autonomy Operations provides site-based operational, logistical, and installation support to the Autonomy team. This role supports the preparation, staging, movement, and installation of autonomy technology and equipment, assists with Light Vehicle and Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) activities under supervision, and ensures inventory, consumables, and facilities are maintained to support safe and efficient operations. The position is hands-on and field-focused, combining materials coordination with practical assistance to autonomy installation, testing, and commissioning activities, while maintaining strict adherence to Fortescue safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with kit preparation, staging, packing, and mobilisation of autonomy equipment
Support inventory and consumable management
Assist technicians with installation, movement, testing, and commissioning of Light Vehicle systems and HME
Support safe movement, loading, and unloading of equipment
Perform general facility maintenance and administrative support
Maintain accurate inventory and equipment records
Comply with Fortescue safety systems and procedures
Participate in safety meetings and risk assessments
Identify and report hazards and incidents
Undertake additional duties as directed
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in field-based operational support or trades assistance
Exposure to autonomy systems, Light Vehicle equipment, or technology-based mining environments (desirable)
Experience with materials handling, inventory control, or site logistics (desirable)
Basic understanding of equipment handling and installation support
Knowledge of inventory, consumable management, and material staging
Awareness of risks associated with manual handling and mobile equipment
Competent in kit preparation and staging
Forklift Licence (LF) (Desirable)
HME or machinery operation tickets (Desirable)
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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