FIFO Tech Project Lead – Communications Infrastructure

Fortescue; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Technology Project Delivery Coordinator to manage the safe, efficient and reliable site execution of communications infrastructure projects at Christmas Creek. You’ll coordinate across operations, maintenance, engineering, construction and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and commissioning readiness.

Based on a FIFO roster with Perth departures, this role requires strong site leadership, planning, risk controls and a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating project execution within mining, construction or industrial environments.
• Site-based delivery experience in remote operations, ideally within iron ore production.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors and multi-discipline work fronts.
• Exposure to communications infrastructure including towers, shelters, power systems, radio, wireless, network or backhaul technologies.
• Working knowledge of project delivery, construction execution, site coordination, safe work systems, permits and risk assessment processes.
• Experience supporting schedules, work packs, quality checks, commissioning activities, handover documentation and operational readiness.
• Strong site leadership, planning, prioritisation, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to identify execution risks early, manage competing site priorities and maintain alignment with milestones.
• Trade, technical, engineering, construction management, telecommunications or project management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and ensure project activities are planned and executed in accordance with Fortescue safety requirements, site standards and critical risk controls.
• Coordinate the safe and efficient site delivery of communications infrastructure projects across Fortescue’s Metals operations.
• Act as the key site-based coordination point between operations, maintenance, project management, engineering, construction, HSE, contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate contractor mobilisation, site access, inductions, work readiness and daily performance.
• Translate project plans and schedules into executable daily and weekly work fronts.
• Coordinate delivery across civil works, tower construction, shelters, power systems, microwave, LTE, Wi‑Fi, TETRA, CCTV and related OT infrastructure.
• Support project schedules, work packs, permits, risk controls, quality inspections, commissioning activities and handover requirements.
• Work with operations, maintenance, engineering and contractor partners to ensure assets are ready for safe and reliable operation.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, controlled and available for commissioning, operational readiness and closeout.
• Identify and escalate contractor performance issues, delays, variations, execution risks or scope gaps with appropriate recommended actions.

Skills

Site coordination

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Risk management

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering or PM qualification

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Technology Project Delivery Coordinator to manage the safe, efficient and reliable site execution of communications infrastructure projects at Christmas Creek. You’ll coordinate across operations, maintenance, engineering, construction and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and commissioning readiness.

Based on a FIFO roster with Perth departures, this role requires strong site leadership, planning, risk controls and a focus on quality and safety.