Fixed Plant Mechanical Lead Technician

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Eliwana Exploration Camp; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue invites applications for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Eliwana Process Plant in Western Australia. You will deliver high‑quality fixed plant maintenance across screens, conveyors, crushers, gear boxes and pumps, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will handle routine and breakdown maintenance, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement while embracing Zero Harm on site and a 7D7N14R roster.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter is essential.
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance including crushing, screening, conveying, and pumping.
• Strong safety focus and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance across Ore Processing Facilities, including screens, conveyors, crushers, gear boxes and pumps.
• Take on leading hand responsibilities as required, supporting team performance and continuous improvement.
• Promote Zero Harm principles by conducting risk assessments and hazard controls.
• Complete planned and unplanned maintenance tasks safely, on schedule, to a high standard.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify mechanical faults within fixed plant equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance audits within required timeframes.

Skills

Fixed Plant maintenance

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Fortescue invites applications for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Eliwana Process Plant in Western Australia. You will deliver high‑quality fixed plant maintenance across screens, conveyors, crushers, gear boxes and pumps, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will handle routine and breakdown maintenance, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement while embracing Zero Harm on site and a 7D7N14R roster.