Mechanical Systems Specialist
1 week ago
At Fortescue, we are committed to excellence in our operations and a better future for our employees.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Specialist to join our Energy Operations team. This is a critical role that will contribute to the reliability and performance of our mechanical systems, ensuring we meet our operational goals and sustainably grow our business.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and reliability in power generation, heavy industry, or mining environments. A strong knowledge of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, pumps, compressors, and other mechanical systems commonly used in power generation and transmission is essential.
You will be responsible for developing, optimising, and executing maintenance strategies for key mechanical equipment, providing technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, leading and participating in failure investigations, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Key Responsibilities- Maintenance & Reliability: Develop, optimise, and execute maintenance strategies for key mechanical equipment, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines.
- Technical Support: Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in power generation and transmission systems, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and ancillary equipment.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead and participate in failure investigations, conduct RCA, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Work Prioritisation & Planning Support: Ensure that maintenance work is planned and prioritised effectively to maintain asset reliability. Provide support in scheduling and ensuring the right work is completed at the right time.
- Project Involvement: Support capital projects by contributing to design, specification, and commissioning phases for mechanical systems across Energy Operations. Provide onsite commissioning support for projects to ensure compliance with design specifications and operational standards.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities are compliant with Australian Standards, safety regulations, and Fortescue's internal safety guidelines.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve mechanical reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance operational efficiency. Drive the adoption of best practices in mechanical engineering and asset management.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and reliability in power generation, heavy industry, or mining environments.
- Strong knowledge of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, pumps, compressors, and other mechanical systems commonly used in power generation and transmission.
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies, asset management principles, and maintenance strategy development.
- Familiarity with CMMS software and planning processes.
Fortescue is a world-leading iron ore producer, dedicated to sustainable growth and a better future for our employees. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion drives us to attract and retain top talent from diverse backgrounds.
Salary Estimate: AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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