Our Opportunity
Work Location: Port Hedland – Fortescue's Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 4D3R FIFO ex Perth or residential in Port Hedland
Reporting to the Manager Rail Network Maintenance – this is your opportunity to take ownership of critical rail infrastructure that keeps our supply chain moving. You'll play a key role in ensuring our track network is maintained to the highest standards—driving safety, reliability, and performance while minimising downtime, faults, and speed restrictions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead from the front—fostering a strong team culture focused on safety, capability, and continuous growth
* Develop and mentor team members, building current and future leaders
* Contribute to budgets, planning, and improvement initiatives to deliver cost-effective maintenance outcomes
* Implement and continuously improve best-practice maintenance strategies
* Collaborate with planning teams to ensure efficient delivery of scheduled and reactive maintenance
* Champion safety by proactively identifying and reporting hazards and incidents
* Review and refine maintenance procedures, driving continuous improvement across the team
* Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges in collaboration with supervisors and stakeholders
* Share expertise and coach others to lift overall team capability
* Manage inventory and coordinate procurement to support upcoming work programs
Qualifications And Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar leadership role
* Proven ability to develop, mentor, and inspire teams
* Trade or tertiary qualification (desirable)
* Experience working in heavy haul rail environments and understanding associated challenges
* Strong contractor management capability
* Confident in reporting, with solid computer literacy and systems experience
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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