Plumber Experienced
- Maintain, repair and improve plumbing, gas, reverse osmosis and water systems across site facilities and non-processing infrastructure.
- Perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, inspect assets and diagnose faults to minimise downtime.
- Use maintenance systems and Microsoft tools to manage work orders while promoting safe work practices.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 7D/7R FIFO ex Perth or Residential Port Hedland
We’re looking for an experienced Plumber to join Fortescue’s Port Hedland Services team, supporting the non-processing infrastructure that keeps our operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on role maintaining and improving essential plumbing and water services across site facilities, workshops, offices and water systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely complete maintenance and repairs across non-processing infrastructure and site facilities.
- Maintain plumbing, gas and reverse osmosis (RO) systems to support reliable, compliant operations.
- Carry out planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns across site assets.
- Inspect systems, diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime.
- Use SAP, Microsoft Teams and OneDrive to manage and close out work orders.
- Promote safe work practices through hazard reporting, toolbox talks and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
- WA Plumbing Trade Certification and a Plumbing Contractor Licence.
- WA Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Strong experience with domestic and/or light commercial plumbing systems, including process water.
- Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and relevant legislation.
- Strong organisation skills and confidence using maintenance systems and Microsoft Office; experience in mining, remote environments or RO/water treatment systems is highly regarded.
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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