Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster:  8D/6R ex. Perth 

We have multiple opportunities available across our new operations at Blacksmith, Cloudbreak and Solomon. We are seeking experienced and motivated candidates to lead and coordinate newly established teams of Field Technicians, playing a key role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient site operations. 

Reporting to the Superintendent, this role is responsible for overseeing field operations supporting the RC drilling program. 

The successful candidate will be a proactive leader. With a focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure operational targets are achieved while contributing to the ongoing success of a world-class mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and foster a safe and positive culture within the Resource Definition team through effective frontline leadership and mentoring
• Identification and rectification of hazards in the workplace
• Lead a team of Field Technicians and assist in the field with day-to-day tasks
• Provide necessary support to the Senior Geologist to ensure all drilling programs are executed safely and in a timely manner
• Comply with FMG site specific HSES and OH&S policies, work instructions, procedures, and reporting protocols. Review and update these documents on a regular basis
• Fulfil the Appointed Supervisor responsibilities
• Carry out daily/weekly/monthly workplace inspections and audits and ensure work area compliance
• Assisting with dispatch of drill samples to the offsite lab and any issues with the lab are rectified in a timely manner
• Managing consumables stock levels, including obtaining supply quotes
• Managing vehicle assets and maintenance schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

• Representation of Fortescue`s core values
• Experience in drilling operations in remote locations
• 4WD Certificate
• Forklift Certificate
• HR license desirable
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
• Effective project management, planning and time management skills
• Strong desire and drive for continuous improvement
• Class C manual WA driver’s license.

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.