Specialist Track Maintenance

Our Opportunity

Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations – on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people

Roster: 4 Days On / 3 Days Off

Fortescue is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Specialist Track Maintenance professional to join our Rail Operations team in Port Hedland. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity, reliability and performance of our heavy haul rail infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient operations across our network.

Reporting to the Track Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in executing planned and corrective maintenance activities across Fortescue’s rail network. You will bring technical expertise, strong problem-solving capability and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

This position operates on a 4 days on / 3 days off roster, offering stability and work-life balance while being home every night in Port Hedland.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, maintenance and fault finding on rail track infrastructure
• Perform track renewals, turnout maintenance and defect rectification
• Monitor track condition and ensure compliance with standards and safety requirements
• Operate and maintain specialised track maintenance equipment
• Contribute to shutdown planning and execution
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in heavy haul rail track maintenance
• Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure (or equivalent) highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of track standards, geometry and defect management
• Experience operating specialised track machinery
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and hazard identification
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence (essential)
• HR licence and relevant rail competencies desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• 4/3 residential roster in Port Hedland
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing rail operations team
• Ongoing training and career development
• A values-driven workplace focused on safety, innovation and sustainability

At Fortescue, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you are a motivated track maintenance professional looking to contribute to one of the world’s leading integrated rail operations, we encourage you to apply.

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.