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Senior Mechanical Engineer
full-time•Perth
About this role
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.
Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth
The role of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to provide technical support using initiatives and applying engineering techniques, data analysis, improvement projects and defect elimination for the operational Ore Processing Facility. The role also entails leading a small team of Mechanical Engineers to prioritise manage their day-to-day work and provide adhoc supervision to the CHF Engineering team/cover department Superintendent.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support engineers by providing technical guidance, problem-solving expertise, and fostering a strong team culture
- Provide ad hoc Engineering and Reliability Superintendent coverage, including weekend support as required
- Manage short- to medium-term operational projects, maintenance strategies, SWI development, and critical spares support
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis and 5 Whys investigations for plant downtime and reliability events
- Liaise with cross-functional departments to deliver safe, effective technical and operational solutions
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, Change Management processes, quality assurance, and area budget targets
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fixed plant engineering and/or project roles
- Proven experience leading and performance-managing teams
- Demonstrated experience in hard rock mining environments
- Strong technical knowledge of fixed plant equipment including crushers, screens, slurry pumps, conveyors, chutes, baghouses, and cyclones
- Working knowledge of mining legislation, regulations, and computerised maintenance systems (e.g. SAP)
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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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.
What you'll do
- The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical support and lead a team of engineers in managing day-to-day operations and improvement projects for the Ore Processing Facility. Responsibilities include conducting root cause analyses, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and liaising with cross-functional departments.
About fmgl
Fortescue is the technology, energy and metals group accelerating the commercial decarbonisation of industry, rapidly, profitably and globally.
As a major supplier of iron ore to the Chinese steel industry, we are now shipping at an annual rate of over 190 million tonnes, with more than two billion tonnes of iron ore shipped since 2008.
We are committed to eliminating fossil fuels and achieving Real Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions across our terrestrial Australian iron ore operations. Through Fortescue Zero, we are developing the solutions required to enable a zero emissions future and support decarbonisation globally.
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