Water Well Drilling HD Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia fmgl Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Our Opportunity

Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

The Water Well Drilling HD Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining the reliability and performance of Fortescue's drill rigs and support equipment at Cloudbreak. This role ensures safe and efficient operations through high-quality maintenance, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. By supporting fleet availability and contributing to innovation in autonomous and sustainable practices, this position is key to Fortescue's ongoing success in delivering operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain drill rigs and support equipment in accordance with the manufacture's (OEM) specifications and Fortescue's procedures.
  • Identify when maintenance consumables and supplies are to be ordered to ensure the continuous operation of the fleet.
  • Attend and actively participate in toolbox & safety meetings to ensure safe work compliance and identify deficiencies and action plans.
  • Maintain & operate vehicles, tools and equipment to company standards.
  • Ensure the SAP/FMG work management process is followed.
  • Ensure accurate, efficient and effective information is entered into SAP, including Notifications, work orders and time confirmations.
  • Assist with Improvement initiatives, that positively affects fleet performance.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Trade Certificate as an HD Mechanic.
  • Hold a current C class license (HR preferable).
  • High level of safety awareness and orientation.
  • Ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.
  • Experience with OEM diagnostic tooling.
  • Experience using suite of Microsoft programs.
  • Previous experience with Drills and support fleet preferred.
  • Experience with automation desired.
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.

 

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.


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