Our Opportunity

Work Location: Dawson Road, Perth Airport Fortescue Hydrogen Systems is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people

Roster: Monday to Friday

As an inhouse mechanical fitter you will provide the safe, effective, and timely fabrication of parts, completing assemblies and system builds as per design drawings provided.

A successful applicant should be confident they have sufficient experience and skills for building & testing prototypes, reviewing and understanding detailed drawings, checking components prior to assembly and have a keen interest in failure analysis.

Applicants should have a significant background in high end mechanical fitting including experience with pneumatics, machining, basic hydraulics and fabrication.

Previous experience with building or maintaining gas skid assemblies would be desired as well as a solid understanding of medium pressure tubing, valves, and instrumentation.

This position will suit those who pride themselves on having a high attention to detail, prefer building one offs, have a broad range of mechanical skills and a high work ethic to be self-motivated and work unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate high quality and safety along with continuous improvement practices
Construct and assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Perform leak and pressure testing
Interpreting P&IDs and CAD assembly drawings to ensure the accuracy in each project
Operation of fibre laser cutters (Training provided)
Diagnosing and fault-finding issues during testing and evaluation of prototypes
Assist in the upgrade and fabrication of equipment and facilities, and other related job duties to the development of an advanced fabrication shop
Carry out planned and routine workshop activities
Use MS Teams to monitor, track and close out work orders
Ensure Australian Standard installation compliance in all site works undertaken
Demonstrate a commitment to zero harm by following health and safety procedures, protocols, and Fortescue values

Qualifications and Experience

Trade qualified: Mechanical fitter, Fitter & Turner or Multi Skilled Fitter/ Fabricator
Experience with fabrication, assembly and testing of prototype equipment/devices is preferable
A high attention to detail with regards to strip down, inspection and re-assembly of equipment
Must be adaptable to regular changes associated with ongoing product development
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication and process
Self-motivated and ability to work in a cohesive team environment
Excellent communication skills to develop relationships with a broad range of people
Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with mechanical design, installation, and testing, preferably in hazardous environments
An ability to listen and identify key issues and to communicate complex information clearly
Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to set up processes and monitor own work achievements against agreed objectives

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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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.