Condition Monitoring Technician
- Join the Reliability and Conveyor Condition teams at Fortescue’s Solomon mine.
- Conduct condition monitoring inspections and analyse results to improve equipment performance.
- Support peer training and help identify issues to prevent unplanned downtime.
Our Opportunity
Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 8D6R
Join Solomon’s Reliability and Conveyor Condition teams and help improve the performance and reliability of critical conveyor equipment. You’ll carry out condition monitoring inspections, analyse results and share practical findings with stakeholders. You’ll also support peer training and help identify issues before they lead to unplanned downtime.
Key Responsbilities
Complete vibration analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), thermographic inspections and other condition monitoring activities.
Analyse findings, prepare reports and recommend corrective actions to reduce unplanned conveyor downtime.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and other investigations requested by Maintenance, Production or Engineering.
Maintain role-specific databases, including MHM and PDS.
Share your knowledge and help train peers in condition monitoring tasks and inspections.
Qualifications and Experience
Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification, or a relevant tertiary qualification.
Vibration Analysis Category II or III certification.
Ultrasonic Thickness Inspection UT Level I, Machinery Lubricant Analyst MLA II and Thermography Level I certifications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with close attention to detail.
A commitment to working safely and respectfully at all times.
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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