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IT/OT Specialist

Country/Region:  MA
State:  MMD
City:  Marrakesh
Job ID:  10120

About Us

 

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

 

Work Location: Marrakesh, Morocco

 

Roster: Monday to Friday 

 

Duration: 18-Months 

 

Hiring Method: Internal / Moroccan National hire 
 

 

The IT/OT Specialist for Fortescue’s Decarb Advisory services in Morocco will manage the in-country delivery of IT/OT expertise for autonomous mining operations and drilling operations while building out Moroccan delivery use cases with a mix of local, international and existing-Fortescue experienced support staff

 

  • The role will have a responsibility to embed and deploy Fortescue’s IT/OT expertise and software within the zero-carbon emission equipment with 3rd party clients via specifically defined project milestones, outcomes and KPIs – across mining, processing and logistics. This will involve providing expertise on:
    • Integration and alignment of Fortescue approach with client’s agenda and priorities
    • Guide client in its Mining OT infrastructure installation including infield and back-end requirements
    • FMS/AHS - provide expertise on Fortex deployment in pilot mine including collaborative working with the Fortex project delivery team
    • 2-way communication procurement (Tetra radio) and rolled out to support test mine
    • Align GPS base station technical specs with Fortex and ADS needs
    • Jointly lead training of client’s OT network team (through on-the-job interactions or Australian immersion training)
    • Advise set up of remote control room OT to support future growth requirements within the region, in close working collaboration with OEMs
    • Deploy active autonomy supervision processes and ways of work
    • Ensure accurate tracking is in place for FMS/AHS/ADS performance, incl. time allowances for ramp up assumptions, data normalization 
  • Actively support any requests for inputs into additional advisory with existing or new in-country or in-region customers
  • Ensuring project compliance with local operating regulations, overseas parent company guidelines, local employment and environmental laws, any other relevant regulations


 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Delivering effective project outcomes in the IT / OT network scope for Fortescue clients
  • Managing external project relationships for end-to-end delivery of high-quality 3rd party engagements, including coordinating standards, delivery and support expectations, mechanisms to most effectively deploy IT / OT network for mining automation
  • Managing a high-performing project team, including providing team coaching, feedback, development
  • Being pragmatic, and commercially oriented with prioritization and recommendations on improved project delivery options 
  • Helping to build an in-country reputation for Fortescue and the local team for action-oriented, results-driven advice and delivery
  • Helping Fortescue teams and Moroccan management to deliver ongoing project opportunities in the area of Decarbonization and Green Equipment

 

Working with key stakeholders:

 

Internal:    

  • Director of Decarbonisation  
  • Head of Decarb Solutions 
  • CEO of Fortescue Zero (UK)
  • Country Lead – Morocco 

 

External:

  • Decarbonisation Project Managers in 3rd party clients, Decarbonization Project Leads in 3rd party clients (with a focus on Green Equipment)
  • Stakeholders from other business units in 3rd party clients e.g. corporate sustainability, finance
  • Equipment OEMs e.g. Liebherr, CAT, Komatsu, etc.


 

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Degree in relevant area (e.g. IT/Computer Science, Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Professional training or qualifications in multiple elements across effective project delivery (e.g. PRINCE, PMO skills, Negotiations, Advanced Analytics/AI, people leadership)
  • 5+ years plus working in IT/OT projects or operations related to automation in mining operations and drilling operations
  • 2+ years managing teams to successfully deliver or operate network for automation system
  • Robust understanding of IT/OT network and operations
  • Broad understanding of heavy industry operations and performance levers
  • Empathetic project leadership
  • Technical requirements for zero-carbon emission equipment
  • End-to-end Project Planning and Execution
  • Cross-functional engagement and alignment
  • Technical mining equipment capabilities
  • Clear communication and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for driving meaningful change
  • Ongoing desire to learn and embrace stretch targets

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.

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