Fortescue Metals Group · Australia - Cloudbreak

Supervisor Shutdown Execution

Australia - CloudbreakManager or leadSkilled Trades & Maintenance

Last seen on Fortescue Metals Group’s official careers site on October 25, 2026; it may have closed since.

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Job description

Our Opportunity Work Location

Cloudbreak – on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster

4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth Cloudbreak is seeking an experienced Supervisor Shutdown Execution to lead the safe and efficient delivery of shutdown work across site. Working closely with planning, maintenance, operations and contractors, you’ll coordinate people and resources in the field to deliver work safely, to schedule and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the safe execution of shutdown work in line with approved plans and schedules. Supervise employees and contractors, providing clear direction and support. Coordinate work fronts, resources, equipment and materials during shutdowns. Verify work is ready to execute, including permits, isolations and job packs. Monitor progress against schedule and address delays, risks and changing priorities. Maintain regular communication with planning, maintenance and operations teams.

Conduct field inspections and promote compliance with safety and site requirements. Support shutdown close-out, including handover, reporting and improvement actions.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience supervising maintenance or shutdown work in a mining or heavy industrial environment. Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams, contractors and multiple work fronts. Strong understanding of safety, risk management, permits and isolation processes. Ability to read and interpret work packs, schedules and technical documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Current Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor appointment.

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.

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