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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.
Location: Hedland Operations – Port (FIFO ex Perth or Residential)
Roster: 8 Days On / 6 Days Off
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our Hedland Operations, located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. This is a key role where you’ll plan preventative and corrective maintenance activities for our mechanical assets across the Port facility.
You’ll be the central connector between teams—keeping schedules on track, managing notifications, and driving continuous improvement across operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance plans for mechanical activities.
- Convert maintenance notifications into actionable work orders.
- Partner with supervisors and coordinators to define scope, resources, and labour needs.
- Lead and facilitate planning meetings to ensure alignment across teams.
- Review and process vendor invoices.
- Monitor, report, and improve work management KPIs.
- Mentor and coach maintenance, engineering, and operations teams in effective work management.
- Apply innovation and initiative to improve performance and reduce costs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Maintenance planning experience within a heavy industry environment.
- Strong knowledge of SAP (essential).
- Advanced Excel and MS Project skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to interpret work management KPIs and deliver on deadlines and milestones
What’s in it for You?
- A supportive and inclusive team – where diverse perspectives are valued, and you can bring your whole self to work.
- Growth opportunities and development – with training, mentoring, and pathways to expand your skills and future opportunities.
- Wellbeing programs – access to health and lifestyle benefits to support you and your family.
- Flexibility – FIFO or residential options to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Be part of something bigger – contribute to Fortescue’s vision of leading the world in green energy and sustainable mining.
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.
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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📌 Mechanical Maintenance Planner
🏢 Fortescue
📍 Town of Port Hedland