Superintendent Major Maintenance

About the Company

Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to this land.

About the Role

Location: Hedland Operations – Rail | FIFO ex Perth or Residential Roster: 4 Days On / 3 Days Off This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll take ownership of major rail maintenance programs critical to keeping our operations moving safely and efficiently. As the Rail Major Maintenance Superintendent, you’ll lead the planning and execution of large-scale maintenance works across our rail network—spanning track and crossings renewal, re-rail activities, and works within TLOs and TULs. You’ll be at the centre of it all—driving performance, leading teams, managing contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. If you thrive in fast-paced, operational environments and enjoy leading teams through complex challenges, this role offers both scale and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with safety first – champion a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Oversee major rail maintenance programs – coordinate complex works across track, crossings, and associated infrastructure
• Drive team performance – lead Supervisors, Coordinators, and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Plan and optimise resources – manage schedules, allocate resources effectively, and control project costs
• Engage stakeholders – collaborate closely with internal teams and external contractors to keep projects on track
• Problem-solve on the ground – proactively resolve technical, logistical, and people-related challenges
• Develop capability – mentor and coach your team, building skills and strengthening future leadership

Qualifications and Experience

About You

You’re a confident and capable leader who can balance operational delivery with people leadership. You bring a strong safety mindset and know how to get the best out of teams in demanding environments.

What you’ll bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar leadership role
• Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, safety-critical environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across a range of stakeholders
• Solid technical knowledge of rail infrastructure (track, crossings, signals) and associated equipment
• Trade or tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence

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.

Fortescue 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.