Maintenance Supervisor – Shutdown & Outage Leader

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Permanent Full-time Maintenance Specialist at Solomon mine, with FIFO from Perth. You will support shutdowns and major outages, lead field activities, and contribute to maintenance strategy improvements within the Central Maintenance Department at Solomon and Eliwana facilities.

Key requirements include aMechanical trade, Schedule 26, and mining process-plant maintenance experience, plus hands-on knowledge of MMD sizers and Metso crushers. Safety leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Trade certification as Mechanical Fitter/Mechanic relevant to mining.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance of process plants in mining.
• Experience with MMD sizers, Metso MP1000/1250 crushers and conveyor brakes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution in outages and shutdowns.
• Conduct field interactions.
• Identify, develop safe work instructions for Maintenance plans.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement maintenance strategies.
• Precision component replacements during shutdowns and weekly maintenance (gearbox, conveyor pulley replacements).
• Lead high performance team during shutdown and weekly maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Schedule 26

Safety leadership

Maintenance planning

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Permanent Full-time Maintenance Specialist at Solomon mine, with FIFO from Perth. You will support shutdowns and major outages, lead field activities, and contribute to maintenance strategy improvements within the Central Maintenance Department at Solomon and Eliwana facilities.

Key requirements include aMechanical trade, Schedule 26, and mining process-plant maintenance experience, plus hands-on knowledge of MMD sizers and Metso crushers. Safety leadership is essential.