Fixed Plant Mechanical Tech

Fortescue; Eliwana Exploration Camp; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for hands-on maintenance at the Eliwana mine in Western Australia. You will perform high-quality maintenance on fixed plant equipment and contribute to safe, reliable operations.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will lead as required, work both autonomously and within a team, and use SAP for maintenance planning. A Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification is essential to join our safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification is essential.
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance including crushing, screening, conveying, and pumping systems.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 7D7N14R

This position sits within our Process Plant and provides critical operational and maintenance support to ensure the safe and efficient daily running of large-scale fixed plant equipment at Eliwana. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance that directly supports site safety, reliability, and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification (essential).
• Demonstrated experience in Fixed Plant maintenance, including crushing, screening, conveying, and pumping systems.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance systems such as SAP.
• Strong communication skills with a passion for leading, mentoring, and driving high performance

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.