Fixed Plant Mechanical Tech Experienced

Fortescue; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Fixed Plant Fitter at Iron Bridge to maintain processing equipment, ensure optimal operation, and support sustainability goals. The role focuses on reliability, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards in a dynamic mining environment.

Based at Iron Bridge, the position requires an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Mechanical Fitter), experience with fixed plants, and strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Mechanical Fitter) is required.
• Experience in a Fixed Plant processing environment (dry and wet plant).
• Familiarity with pumps and pump systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all assets to operational capacity and improve process efficiency.
• Demonstrate Fortescue values in daily work.
• Adhere to Zero Harm safety principles.
• Follow defined processes and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Mechanical Fitter)

Tools

Pumps

Job description

Our Opportunity

Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 7D/7N/14R

As a Fixed Plant Fitter at Iron Bridge's project, your expertise will be essential in maintaining and optimising our processing equipment critical to our operations, ensuring they operate efficiently and in alignment with our ambitious sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all assets to operational capacity whilst consistently striving to increase process efficiency


• Demonstrate behaviours that align with the Fortescue values


• Comply with Zero Harm principles on a daily basis


• The ability to follow processes and procedures


• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, contributing to team goals and supporting colleagues

Qualifications And Experience

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Mechanical Fitter)


• Experience working within a Fixed Plant (dry and wet plant) processing environment


• Familiarity and background in working with pumps


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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.