Crane Operator

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: Cloudbreak 

Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 7D,7N,7R - FIFO ex Perth or Busselton

Reporting to the Services Supervisor the Crane Operator for assisting maintenance teams in line with the scheduled plan as well as providing breakdown and break in support based on priorities.  

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality safety and continuous improvement practices
• Carry out planned and routine fixed plant mechanical maintenance activities
• Will be required to undertake other duties including rigging and dogging, assist trades

Qualifications and Experience

• WA Class HR Driver's License
• Open Crane & Non Slewing Crane HRWL
• Sound knowledge of crane procedures and operation, able to perform thorough pre starts in line with FMG Crane Management Plan
• Sound Knowledge of rigging procedures and implementing these in an operation plant environment
• Operating experience with rough terrain and truck mounted Liebherr cranes up to 330t would be advantageous
• Be competent in written JHA’s and Lift Plans
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a strong team environment

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.