Condition Monitoring Technician

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a professional to support the Condition Monitoring Team at the Iron Bridge project. You will perform routine condition monitoring inspections on critical fixed plant equipment and contribute to reports, corrective actions, and data management while operating on a FIFO roster ex-Perth.

Key qualifications include mechanical/electrical trades or relevant qualification, vibration certification, UT, MLA II and thermography, with strong communication and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Vibration CAT II/III certification.
• UT Level I certification for Ultrasonic Thickness inspection.
• MLA II certification for machinery lubrication analysis.
• Thermography Level I certification.
• Valid C class driver’s licence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Complete vibration analysis, NDT, thermography and other condition monitoring inspections of onsite equipment.
• Analyse, generate reports and highlight corrective actions to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Assist with root cause analysis and investigations for maintenance, production or engineering groups.
• Maintain role-specific databases including MHM, ALS Webretrieve and PDS.
• Install and maintain remote vibration monitoring systems.

Skills

Vibration CAT II/III

UT Level I

MLA II

Thermography Level I

C class license

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

Mechanical/Electrical trade or relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MHM database

ALS Webretrieve

PDS system

Job description

Our Opportunity

Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

To support our growing Condition Monitoring Team, we are seeking a highly motivated and professional individual to assist with completing routine condition monitoring inspections of all critical fixed plant equipment at the new Iron Bridge JV.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete vibration analysis, NDT, thermographic and other condition monitoring related inspections of onsite equipment
• Analyse, generate reports and highlight corrective actions for relevant stakeholders to reduce unplanned equipment downtime
• Assisting with route cause analysis and other investigative processes at the request of maintenance, production or engineering groups
• Maintenance of role specific databases including MHM, ALS Webretrieve and PDS
• Installation and maintenance of remote vibration monitoring systems

Qualifications And Experience

• Mechanical / Electrical trade or Tertiary Qualification in relevant discipline
• Vibration CAT II or III certification
• Ultrasonic Thickness Inspection UT Level I certification
• Machinery Lubricant Analyst MLA II certification
• Thermography Level I certification
• C class driver’s licence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Commitment to always working in a safe and respectful manner

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.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.