Superintendent HME Reliability

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 17140

Superintendent HME Reliability

Our Opportunity

Location: Cloudbreak

Roster: 4D/3R FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Mobile Assets Manager, this role supports the performance and reliability of our mobile fleet while contributing to the transition toward lower-emissions and electrified equipment. You will guide a team to identify opportunities, solve problems, and implement practical improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and asset performance across the operation.With a strong focus on emerging technologies, this position plays a key role in supporting the integration and optimisation of electrified and low-emissions systems. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and OEM partners, you will help shape how these technologies are introduced, maintained, and improved over time.This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful shift in how mining fleets operate, supporting safer, more sustainable outcomes while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support and guide a team of engineers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment where people can grow and contribute

Identify and support improvements in equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency across the fleet

Contribute to initiatives focused on the electrification and decarbonisation of mobile equipmentProvide technical support across electrical, control, and emerging technology systems within heavy mobile equipment

Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, planning teams, and OEM partners to introduce and optimise new technologies

Support the safe integration and ongoing performance of battery-electric, hybrid, or alternative energy systemsUse data and insights to understand performance trends, prioritise actions, and monitor improvements

Contribute to asset lifecycle strategies, ensuring alignment with future fleet requirementsPartner across site to improve systems, processes, and ways of working

Promote safe, responsible, and inclusive work practices

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in a technical, maintenance, or engineering environment within mining or heavy industry

Exposure to electrical, high-voltage, or control systems within mobile equipment or industrial settings

Interest in or experience supporting electrification, decarbonisation, or emerging technologies

Experience supporting or guiding teams in operational or technical environments

Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders

Well-developed problem-solving skills, with a thoughtful and adaptable approach

Experience using data and insights to inform decisions and drive improvement

Clear and engaging communication skills, with the ability to bring others along the journey

Relevant trade, technical qualification, or engineering background (electrical discipline highly regarded)

A proactive and supportive approach to continuous improvement and learning

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.

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.