Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinikura (PKKP) People.
Roster: 4D/3R - FIFO ex Perth
Fortescue is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the Eliwana OPF, with a focus on stockyard assets.
The role will be required to complete plant down time data analysis, improvement projects, safety projects and defect elimination, to enable sustained asset performance within the sites cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Be the sites registered custodian for the stacker-reclaimer balanced machine
Ensure site adheres to the machine risk management plan (MRMP)
Engage with Operations and Maintenance personnel as a key team member facilitating safety and production improvement projects in the stockyard
Oversee stakeholder and change management
Monitor quality assurance of critical processes such as maintenance strategy compliance
Compile data to ensure delays and downtime are captured correctly within the time usage model
Perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failure and implement learnings to reduce future downtime
Assist with shutdown support and provide QA/QC signoffs for key works
Qualifications and Experience
Mechanical Engineering Degree with a minimum of 4 to 5 years' experience, preferably with balanced machine assets and train load outs
Working knowledge of processing equipment
Experience within operational teams on site is essential
Experience in conducting root cause analysis
A high level of planning and problem-solving ability
Demonstrated competency in use of SAP
Strong engagement and communication skills
Project management experience preferred
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