Fixed Plant Mechanic: Maintain & Optimize Crushers & Conveyors

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join the OPF Maintenance Team at Cloudbreak. You will maintain, repair, and optimise fixed plant equipment to support safe and efficient ore processing operations.

In this FIFO role from WA, you will contribute to preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding Fortescue safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required (Certificate III in Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance within mining/heavy industry.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience with crushers, conveyors, and processing plant equipment.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence; Heights and Confined Space cert (or ability to obtain).
• High commitment to safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment ( crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, processing equipment).
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement timely corrective actions.
• Execute component change-outs, overhauls, and equipment rebuilds.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately in SAP/CMMS.
• Conduct inspections and condition monitoring activities.
• Participate in shutdowns and major maintenance campaigns.
• Maintain strict safety and Fortescue standards.

Skills

Fixed plant maintenance

Fault-finding

Diagnose faults

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

SAP

CMMS

OEM manuals

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join the OPF Maintenance Team at Cloudbreak. You will maintain, repair, and optimise fixed plant equipment to support safe and efficient ore processing operations.

In this FIFO role from WA, you will contribute to preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding Fortescue safety standards.