Supervisor Fixed Plant Mechanical Maintenance

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Fixed Plant Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join their team at Christmas Creek. The successful candidate will oversee activities of Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective operations. Ideal candidates have a mechanical trade qualification or engineering degree, previous experience in mining or heavy industry, and a commitment to safety. This role offers an opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment committed to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Previous fixed plant maintenance experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven leadership or supervisory role experience is essential.
• Current Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, and coordinate activities of Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers.
• Conduct incident investigations and develop Safe Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Maintain Fixed Plant budget and safety performance.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Leadership experience

Commitment to safety

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Statutory Supervisor qualification

Job description

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Supervisor Fixed Plant Mechanical Maintenance

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 14387

Work Location:Christmas Creek Fixed Plant, located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster:7D/7N/14R - FIFO ex Perth, Broome, Karratha or Port Hedland.

We are seeking a highly motivated Fixed Plant Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join our dynamic processing maintenance team at Christmas Creek. Reporting to the Mechanical Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing, planning, and coordinating the activities of a team of Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team to achieve maintenance goals aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the skills training matrix for both you and direct reports.
• Conduct field interactions and complete incident investigations within the BMS system.
• Develop, review, and publish Safe Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Maintain Fixed Plant budget and safety performance, ensuring targets are met.
• Promote and enforce safe systems of work to uphold Fortescue’s safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Mechanical trade qualification and/or engineering degree.
• Previous fixed plant maintenance experience in a mining or heavy industry setting.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in the mining sector would be desirable.
• Current Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification is required.

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.

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