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Work Location: Solomon & Eliwana Minesite

Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples

Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people

Roster: 7D7N14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Karratha

Based 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 Responsibilities
Scheduled major maintenance of diesel & electric excavators
Scheduled major maintenance of diesel & electric drills
Work in conjunction with all team members, ensuring teamwork across all crews
Ensure Fortescue’s and specific site operations procedures and policies are followed
High regard for protected work practices




High regard for team culture

Qualifications And Experience
Australian recognised Trade Certificate
Previous experience working on Excavator & Drills shut outages
Excavator (Liebherr and CAT) & Drill (D65, Pit Viper 271) fleet technical experience is essential

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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