Permit Officer

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 Opportunity

Work Location: Port Hedland - Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8D6R - residential in Port Hedland or potential for FIFO to Perth. 

Your Opportunity to Drive Safety Excellence

Join Fortescue’s dynamic Port Operations team in a critical safety-focused role. As a Permit Officer, you’ll ensure all isolation and permit-to-work systems are rigorously maintained and compliant—keeping our people and equipment safe and our operations running smoothly.

Whether you're based in Port Hedland or commuting FIFO from Perth, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to major shutdowns and daily operations in one of the world’s most advanced mining environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections across the Port to validate isolation integrity and permit compliance.

• Develop, coordinate and implement detailed isolation and permitting plans for both routine and shutdown work.

• Lead auditing efforts across electrical and mechanical isolations to ensure full compliance with Fortescue’s Safety Systems and Procedures.

• Support the permit team by providing guidance, reviews and upskilling opportunities.

• Work closely with maintenance, operations, and shutdown teams to ensure alignment on isolation and permit needs.

• Participate in night shift coverage during shutdowns, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification (Electrical highly regarded).

• Solid background in permitting and isolations within the mining or heavy industry sectors.

• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

• Strong systems knowledge—Intellipermit and/or SAP experience highly regarded.

• A keen eye for detail, solid computer skills, and a passion for safety.

• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a fast-paced, high-performance team.

• Experience within a fixed plant environment is advantageous.

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.

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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.