Fixed Plant Mechanic

Fortescue Metals Group; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter for the Iron Bridge project in Western Australia. You will maintain fixed plant assets and processing equipment, including pumps, to keep operations efficient and reliable.

A focus on safety and Fortescue values will guide daily activities and interactions within a high-performing team. The role requires a Mechanical Fitter trade certificate and a WA manual driver’s license, with SAP experience considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining fixed plant processing equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance on pumps and associated fixed plant.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and Fortescue's Zero Harm principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed plant assets to operational capacity.
• Perform maintenance on processing equipment, including pumps and fixed plant.
• Work in line with Fortescue’s Zero Harm principles and procedures.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Fortescue’s Values.
• Support a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Fixed plant maintenance

Pumps

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate

WA Manual Driver's License

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Roster: 7 Days / 7 Nights / 14 Days Rest

As a Fixed Plant Fitter at Iron Bridge, you’ll play an important role in maintaining and optimising the processing equipment critical to our operations. You’ll help keep our assets operating efficiently and reliably while contributing to a safe, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed plant assets to operational capacity while continually looking for opportunities to improve process efficiency.
• Perform maintenance activities across processing equipment, including pumps and associated fixed plant.
• Work in accordance with Fortescue’s Zero Harm principles, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Fortescue’s Values.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment, supporting colleagues and shared team goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate.
• Experience working in a fixed plant processing environment across dry and wet plant.
• WA Manual Driver’s License
• SAP experience -Advantage
• Experience and familiarity working with pumps.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to follow processes and procedures.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to safe, effective work.

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.