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HME Fire and Maintenance Technician | Cloudbreak | 14/7 FIFO

Fortescue
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Newman, Western Australia, Australia
FIFO Mining Jobs, FIFO Mechanic Jobs, 14/7 FIFO Jobs

About the Role

Fortescue's Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara needs an experienced HME Fire and Maintenance Technician to look after the fire suppression systems fitted to its heavy mobile equipment. The roster is 7 days, 7 nights and 7 days off, with FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra. You will work alongside the Mobile Maintenance team to keep every system serviceable, compliant and ready to protect operators and machines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, service and maintain fire suppression systems on heavy mobile equipment
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mobile plant fire systems
  • Test components and confirm each system works after maintenance
  • Identify defects and report issues or follow-up work
  • Complete service records, inspection reports and maintenance paperwork
  • Coordinate equipment access and repairs with the maintenance teams
  • Follow site safety, isolation and risk management rules and keep tools and work areas in good order

About You

  • A trade qualification in a mechanical, electrical or fire systems discipline
  • Proven experience servicing fire suppression systems on heavy mobile equipment (building fire systems experience alone is not enough)
  • Practical knowledge of mobile plant fire suppression components and how they operate
  • Experience fault-finding, testing and repairing HME fire systems
  • A current Australian manual driver's licence
  • A strong safety focus and the ability to work alone or in a team

What's on Offer

  • 7 days, 7 nights, 7 days off roster
  • FIFO from Perth or one of six regional WA airports
  • A specialist fire systems role working with the Mobile Maintenance team

About Fortescue

Fortescue is a Pilbara iron ore producer working to decarbonise its mining operations, alongside renewable energy projects and new technology. Cloudbreak sits on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples. Fortescue notes that it may close applications early if it finds a suitable pool of candidates.

Apply directly on Fortescue's careers site using the apply link on this listing.