Dewatering Mechanical Fitter
Listed on Fortescue Metals Group’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Our Opportunity Work Location
Eliwana Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people Roster: 7D7RNR The Mine service's team at Eliwana ensures that mining can operate below the water table and to ensure the site water and power demand has an uninterrupted supply. Reporting to the Mechanical and Operational Supervisor, this position offers a key role for Fortescue’s Eliwana Mine Services Power and Water team focusing on maintaining water assets which includes centrifugal pumps, generators, submersible pumps, isolation, and control valves.
Key Responsibilities
Routine servicing, maintenance, and breakdown repairs on the fleet of generators and diesel pumps Prioritise and attend breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime Diagnostics and fault finding of Diesel engines and Water pumps. Inspection and maintenance of Multistage Bore Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, fire pumps and isolation and controls valves Refuelling of generators and pumps
Qualifications and Experience
Diesel trade background in either Light vehicle/ Heavy diesel/plant trade as majority of work is diesel engine powered gensets or pumps. Dewatering Systems Experience preferable. Self-motivated and ability to work in a strong team environment as well as individually. Strong organizational and communication skills both verbal and written Demonstrate strong safety values Experience with Fortescue’s computer-based systems (BMS, SAP, SCADA, Outlook) HR drivers’ license and forklift essential.
EWP, CN, rigging or dogging tickets preferable
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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