Fortescue·📍 Australia - Solomon·Posted 2 Sept 2026
Sign up free to apply →Our Opportunity Location: Solomon – Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Roster: 7D/7N/14R – FIFO ex Perth As a Heavy-Duty Fitter within the Shutdown Team, you will support the safe and efficient execution of planned maintenance activities across diggers, drills and associated heavy mobile equipment. Key Responsibilities Complete shutdown maintenance on diggers, drills and heavy mobile equipment Carry out inspections, repairs and component replacements Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults Work to shutdown schedules and maintenance plans Complete tasks safely, efficiently and to a high standard Support breakdowns and additional maintenance activities as required Maintain accurate work records and communicate job progress Follow Fortescue safety, environmental and operational procedures Qualifications and Experience Australian-recognised trade certificate as a Heavy-Duty Fitter, Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant Equipment Experience maintaining diggers, drills or similar heavy mobile equipment Previous mining or heavy industry experience Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills Shutdown maintenance experience is highly regarded Ability to work safely in a fast-paced team environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills Current Australian working rights and relevant site qualifications 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. https://fortescue.com/careers 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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