Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic – FIFO Mining

Fortescue; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine site in Western Australia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to safely execute scheduled maintenance and repair on heavy mining fleet. FIFO roster 7D7N14X from Perth and major WA towns; operate with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will work across drill rigs and other heavy mobile equipment, performing diagnostics, fault finding, and ensuring 100% schedule compliance in collaboration with mobile maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Mining experience in a heavy equipment environment
• Australian recognised trade certificate required or equivalent
• Experience with mobile plant is essential
• Strong commitment to safety
• Valid Heavy Rigid Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy mobile mining equipment (drill rigs)
• Diagnostics and fault finding on equipment
• Workshop and pit duties as required
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to achieve schedule compliance
• Adhere to Fortescue and site procedures and policies

Skills

Mining experience

Mobile plant experience

Safety minded

Heavy Rigid License

D65 MkII & PV271 experience

Education

Australian recognised trade certificate

Job description

Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine site in Western Australia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to safely execute scheduled maintenance and repair on heavy mining fleet. FIFO roster 7D7N14X from Perth and major WA towns; operate with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will work across drill rigs and other heavy mobile equipment, performing diagnostics, fault finding, and ensuring 100% schedule compliance in collaboration with mobile maintenance teams.