Maintainer Locomotive Electrical

Hancock Iron Ore; Town Of Port Hedland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonuses

Parental leave—18 weeks

Private health cover for you and your/

FIFO roster from Perth to Port Hedland

Job summary

Hancock Iron Ore is seeking a Maintainer Locomotive Electrical for a 14 on, 14 off FIFO roster based at Port Hedland. You will maintain and repair rolling stock and related infrastructure, reporting to the Superintendent Rail Maintenance.

The role requires OEM-compliant work, wheelset machining support, and team collaboration to ensure safe, efficient operations. The successful candidate will have an Australian Recognised Electrical Trade Qualification and proven locomotive maintenance

Qualifications

• Must have Australian Recognised Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Experience in maintenance of locomotives, track machines and wheel lathe/machining operations in mining.
• Proficient with SAP and Maintenance Management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and modifications to OEM specifications on rolling stock and related equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out timely breakdown repairs to minimise asset downtime.
• Support wheelset machining and rolling stock recovery activities.
• Plan work, prepare materials and record maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Apply safe systems of work; identify hazards and improve maintenance procedures.
• Assist in risk assessments, WINs and procedures development.

Skills

Locomotive maintenance

Education

Australian Recognised Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

• 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
• 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
• Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family

Our Vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

About the role:

The Rail Maintenance team is currently seeking a Maintainer Locomotive Electrical to join them on a 14 on, 14 off, days and nights FIFO roster based at Port Hedland. Reporting to the Superintendent Rail Maintenance, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications on the Rollingstock fleet, track machines and Non-process infrastructure to OEM specifications.

This position also involves performing wheel set machining, supporting rolling stock recovery operations, and working as part of the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and prompt inspections, servicing, and repairs.

Duties:

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs and approved modifications to OEM specifications.
• Diagnose faults and carry out timely breakdown repairs to minimise asset downtime.
• Support wheelset machining, rolling stock recovery and return-to-service activities.
• Plan your work, prepare materials and accurately record maintenance activities in the computerised maintenance management system.
• Apply safe systems of work, identify hazards and help improve maintenance procedures and equipment reliability
• Assist in the development of risk assessment, WIN’s and procedures

Skills and Experience:

• Australian Recognised Electrical Trade Qualification
• Experience in the maintenance of locomotives, auxiliary equipment, track machinery, and wheel lathe/machining operations within the Mining industry
• Competent with Maintenance Management systems and SAP
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Port Hedland Facilities

Our Port Hedland accommodation village is designed to make life on site comfortable and convenient. Employees enjoy modern accommodation, quality dining options, fitness facilities and a range of recreational and social activities, all within easy access to local amenities and services. Through our Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation program, we also offer activities and events that help employees and their families stay connected and engaged.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will closeno laterthan thePosting End Datespecified. We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Hancock Iron Ore is a Hancock Prospecting company.