Maintenance Technician

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist in repairing and maintaining systems at their operational processing plants. This role focuses on maximizing efficiency and reliability while adhering to safety principles and fostering a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will have an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate and experience in Fixed Plant maintenance. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. The company promotes inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Fixed Plant (dry and wet plant) processing environment.
• Familiarity and background in working with pumps.
• Current White Card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all assets to operational capacity whilst striving to increase process efficiency.
• Comply with Zero Harm principles daily.
• Foster a positive team environment, contributing to team goals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Australian Recognised Trade Certificate

Job description

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

Roster: 8D6X (floating roster) FIFO ex. Perth

The Maintenance Technician role reports directly to the OPF Central Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for assisting with repairing, maintaining and improving systems and equipment to safely deliver world class availability and reliability operational processing plants at Solomon and Eliwana.

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.
• Precision component replacements during shutdowns and weekly maintenance eg. gearbox, conveyor brake MMD sizers, conveyor pullies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate.
• Experience working within a Fixed Plant (dry and wet plant) processing environment.
• Familiarity and background in working with pumps.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current White Card.

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.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.