Autonomous Technician

Fortescue; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Australia is seeking a technician for their Mobile Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining electrical systems on mobile assets, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Required qualifications include a recognized trade certificate and experience in a heavy mobile equipment mining environment. The role offers a FIFO roster from Perth or Busselton, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working in a heavy mobile equipment mining environment.
• Ability to carry out fault diagnosis and repairs of integrated electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain electrical hardware and network technology systems.
• Commission and calibrate autonomous haulage systems.
• Ensure maintenance of fleet management systems for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Experience with Caterpillar Command

Effective communication skills

Strong commitment to safety

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organisational and time management abilities

Education

Australian recognised trade certificate in Mechanical, Auto Electrical or HV Electrical

Certification in Electronic Communications

Tools

SAP maintenance systems

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location : Eliwana -Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster : 7D / 7N / 14R – FIFO ex Perth or Busselton

This permanent full-time position is within our Mobile Maintenance Department and provides technical support to the daily running of Mining Production fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain electrical hardware and network technology systems across our mobile assets fleet
• Commission and calibrate the perception, positioning and autonomous haulage systems on various HME
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs of integrated Caterpillar and Liebherr HME electrical systems
• Ensure the setup and maintenance of our fleet management systems are optimised to deliver maximum fleet efficiency and meet Mine Plan requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external department team members while ensuring compliance with Fortescue standards and policies
• Undertake all activities in line with company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian recognised trade certificate in Mechanical, Auto Electrical or HV Electrical or Certification in Electronic Communications
• Experience with Caterpillar Command experience being highly desired
• Strong commitment to safety with 3 years’ experience working in a heavy mobile equipment mining environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP maintenance systems
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), plus strong organisational and time management abilities
• High regard for safety

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.

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.