Experienced Excavator & Ancil Mining Operators 2025

Our Opportunity

Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to be a part of something big?  

Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.  

As we move towards a more sustainable future and work towards decarbonising our iron ore mining operations, we’re seeking passionate, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to our Real Zero mission and help shape the future.  

We are currently seeking applications from Mining Operators with experience operating some or all of the following equipment, in a mining environment;

• D10T/D11T Dozer
• 854 Wheel Dozer
• 993/994 Wheel Loader
• 16/24M Grader
• CAT6060 shovel, CAT 6040, Hitachi 3600, CAT 6030 or Hitachi 2500 Excavator

Location: Opportunities are FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra to our Pilbara WA mine sites  

Rosters available: 7D7N7R OR 7D7N14R 

Please note this is a centralised advertisement for positions across all operational sites. In turn you may receive notification that your application has been forwarded for review to a similar role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the recruitment team to discuss potential opportunities prior to interview.  

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.