HD Fitter (Trucks)

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Heavy Diesel Fitter for its Solomon Project. The successful candidate will maintain and optimise Heavy Mobile Equipment, ensuring operational efficiency aligned with sustainability goals. Key qualifications include an Australian Trade Certificate and experience with CAT 793 equipment. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate as a Heavy Duty Fitter or Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience in the mining industry, especially with CAT 793.
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain large-scale Mobile Mining Equipment.
• Perform diagnostics and fault finding.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for compliance.

Skills

Mobile Mining Equipment maintenance

Diagnostics and fault finding

Commitment to workplace safety

Collaboration with maintenance teams

Education

Australian Recognised Trade Certificate as a Heavy Duty Fitter or Diesel Mechanic

Tools

Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME)

CAT 793

Job description

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Location: Solomon- Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 7D7N14R FIFO ex Perth and Busselton

As a Heavy Diesel Fitter in the Trucks Department (CAT 793) at Fortescue's Solomon Project, your expertise will be essential in maintaining and optimising Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) critical to our operations, ensuring they operate efficiently and in alignment with our ambitious sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of large-scale Mobile Mining Equipment
• Diagnostics and fault finding
• Workshop and pit duties as required
• Work collaboratively with all mobile maintenance teams to achieve 100% schedule compliance
• Ensure Fortescue and site operations procedures and policies are followed

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate as a Heavy Duty (HD) Fitter or Diesel Mechanic for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME)
• Previous experience working in the mining industry
• Experience with mobile plant equipment - CAT 793 essential
• Strong commitment to workplace safety

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.

Fortescue is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.