Supervisor Maintenance

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 14D/14R - FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue is seeking a motivated and experienced Maintenance Supervisor with a background in non-process infrastructure to lead maintenance and village operations across Club Hamilton, Rail Camp 145, and Rail Camp 25.

In this role, you will lead a diverse, multi-skilled team including electricians, refrigeration technicians, plumbers, carpenters, and apprentices, supporting the upkeep and reliability of village assets. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will play a key role in ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of tradespeople and apprentices
• Ensure all repairs and installations meet statutory and company standards
• Oversee both planned and breakdown maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate records in SAP and relevant logbooks
• Authorise maintenance work and review risk assessments
• Facilitate daily toolbox and safety meetings
• Promote and uphold Fortescue’s safety values and procedures
• Coordinate contractor mobilisation, cost tracking, and timesheet approvals
• Maintain Electrical Nominee capability within the team
• Support adherence to Fortescue’s work management principles

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven leadership in maintenance or similar environments
• Familiarity with SAP, BMS, and site procedures (preferred)
• Strong communication and risk management skills
• Ability to prioritise and lead diverse teams
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• A Class Electrical Trade Qualification with Electrical Nominee certification; or relevant trade qualification
• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor certification
• Experience with statutory inspections and reporting

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.