Plumber

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Hedland Operations – located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 7 Days / 7 Off – FIFO ex Perth or residentially based in Port Hedland

We’re looking for an experienced Plumber to join Fortescue’s Port Hedland Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) team, supporting critical infrastructure that keeps our operations running smoothly.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll maintain and improve essential services across accommodation villages, workshops, offices, and water systems. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement—while working in one of Australia’s most dynamic operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimising plumbing and water systems across site infrastructure, including:

• Delivering safe, high-quality maintenance and repairs across and NPI facilities
• Maintaining plumbing, gas, and reverse osmosis (RO) systems to ensure reliability and compliance
• Performing planned maintenance and breakdown response across site assets
• Conducting inspections, fault finding, and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
• Using MEX and Microsoft Teams/OneDrive to manage and close out work orders SAP Experience
• Leading by example in safety, risk awareness, and hazard reporting
• Actively contributing to toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• WA Plumbing Trade Certification
• Plumbing Contractor Licence
• G Class Gas Fitting Licence
• WA Class C Driver’s Licence
• Strong experience in domestic and/or light commercial plumbing systems Including Process water
• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex systems
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and relevant legislation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using maintenance systems and Microsoft Office tools

Highly regarded:

• Experience in remote or mining camp environments
• Exposure to RO/water treatment systems

Why Fortescue?

At Fortescue, we’re not just maintaining infrastructure—we’re supporting the future of sustainable mining. In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• A stable, long-term opportunity in a critical operations team
• The chance to work with modern facilities and diverse systems
• A strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability
• Opportunities to grow your skills and step into leadership
• Being part of a company committed to innovation and decarbonisation

If you’re a skilled plumber who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in delivering reliable, high-quality work—this is your opportunity to step into a role that truly matters.

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.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

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.