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Autonomous Technician

Fortescue

Cloudbreak
FIFO
8D/6R/7N/7R

Job Description

Our Opportunity

  • Work Location: Cloudbreak – Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
  • Roster: 8D/6R/7N/7R – FIFO ex Perth

Join Fortescue's Autonomous Mining Systems team at Cloudbreak, maintaining and supporting cutting-edge autonomous haulage technology. Working alongside a high-performing team, you'll diagnose, install and optimise autonomous systems that keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain autonomous haulage and mining technology systems.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical, network and control faults.
  • Install, configure and commission autonomous hardware.
  • Complete workshop and in-pit maintenance activities.
  • Calibrate GPS, perception and positioning systems.
  • Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
  • Promote Fortescue's safety culture and Values in Action.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Trade qualification in Mechanical, Auto Electrical, HV or Electronics.
  • Mining maintenance experience on heavy mobile equipment.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
  • Experience with Caterpillar MineStar or autonomous systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical, networking or control systems.
  • Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to safety.

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.

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