Mechanical Engineer

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we\u2019re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The company is scheduled to commence production at its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in mid-2023. Iron Bridge is Fortescue\u2019s US$2.6 billion project, set to deliver 22mtpa of high grade 67% Fe magnetite concentrate product. Located 145km by road south of Port Hedland, the mine will deliver an innovative process design and industry-leading energy efficient operation.<\/p>\n

Iron Bridge represents Fortescue\u2019s latest operation culminating in a new OPF\/CHF, new technologies and camp facilities.<\/p>\n

Mechanical Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work Location: Fortescue\u2019s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Be a technical leader in support of the maintenance, operational and shutdown teams.<\/li>\n
• Provide technical support into process improvements, future upgrades, breakdowns, Maintenance outages and strategies.<\/li>\n
• Develop and maintain technical excellence in the installation, operation, and maintenance of ore processing equipment i.e crushers, conveyors, vibrating equipment, high pressure grinding rolls, vertical mills, slurry pumping equipment, etc.<\/li>\n
• Identifying, managing, and delivering minor engineering projects to improve plant safety, reliability, and productivity.<\/li>\n
• Support equipment failure investigations using root cause analysis techniques and implement remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence, and champion engineering risk assessment and change management processes.<\/li>\n
• Engage with key site and team stakeholders when facilitating all improvement works, clear communication & collaboration.<\/li>\n
• Monitoring Asset Management KPI's, identify gaps in performance and recommend actions to resolve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Mechanical Engineering Degree, or similar, with site-based mining industry experience with a minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in Heavy industry experience preferably in Fixed Plant Ore Processing.<\/li>\n
  • Experience working on similar equipment, exposure to Greenfields projects, or experience within brownfields optimisation and improvement projects with an understanding of mechanical engineering design and application to Ore Processing Facilities.<\/li>\n
  • Experience with Reliability concepts and activities such as root cause analysis, defect elimination, maintenance strategy improvement<\/li>\n
  • Management of design and fabrication contractors<\/li>\n
  • Experience with SAP is advantageous<\/li>\n
  • Prior experience working within operational teams on site is essential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. <\/em><\/p>\n

    Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. <\/em><\/p>\n

    We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.<\/p>"