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Heavy Diesel Mechanic


Company : Fortescue


Location : Perth, Western Australia


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:*EOI Automotive Mechanical Heavy Vehicle - Excavator & DrillCountry/Region: AUState: WACity: PerthJob ID: 5929About UsFortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business.We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.Fortescues Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoplesFortescues Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama peopleRoster:7D7N14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, KarrathaBased out of the Solomon mine site, positions are available to join the newly created Western Hub Excavator & Drill Shut Down team. You will be responsible for carrying out major scheduled maintenance shut outages across the Excavator & Drill fleet, within our Solomon & Eliwana operations.Our lifestyle roster means that you can balance your work and family life. At Fortescue, we value Family, and we will support you so that you can show up for both your Fortescue family and family at home.Key ResponsibilitiesScheduled major maintenance of Diesel & Electric ExcavatorsScheduled major maintenance of Diesel & Electric DrillsWork in conjunction with all team members, ensuring teamwork across all crewsEnsure Fortescues and specific site operations procedures and policies are followedHigh regard for safe work practicesHigh regard for team cultureQualifications and ExperienceAustralian recognised Trade CertificatePrevious experience working on Excavator & Drills shut outagesExcavator (Liebherr and CAT) & Drill (D65, Pit Viper 271) fleet technical experience is essentialOur CommitmentFortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selvesto work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation andthroughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, peoplewith disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and thosewith an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from allbackgrounds to apply.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr