Field Technician Experienced

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Solomon - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi people.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth (12-month fixed-term contract)

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Field Technician to join the Mine Geology team at our Solomon Operation.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will be tasked with taking high-quality representative blast hole samples. For the successful candidates, training will be provided in correct sampling techniques and basic geological logging.

This role will require you to be physically fit and able to work in summer Pilbara conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• RC Sample collection and dispatch to our Solomon site.
• Daily Acquire, Delta and CorePlan data entry and updating of trackers.
• Dispatch of sample bulka bags to offsite laboratories.
• Assessment of work area accesses and signage requirements.
• Entry and closure of identified hazards in BMS.
• Pre-Starts & maintenance of vehicles by ensuring thorough fault reporting and on-time vehicle delivery to the workshop.
• Stock-take and monitoring of all office and drilling consumables.
• Assist Field Supervisor with day-to-day tasks.
• General forklift loading/unloading.
• Flagging of Drill hole locations for upcoming drill programs.
• Demarcation of LUC Boundaries and areas of cultural significance.
• Assisting the earthworks team where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 6 Months Experience working in an open pit Environment.
• Representation of Fortescue's core values.
• Class C manual WA driver’s licence.
• Operating a 4WD competency.
• HR Truck Licence.
• Current first aid.
• Forklift ticket desirable.
• Able and confident working in remote Pilbara conditions.
• Able to conduct physical tasks like sample bag pick-ups and hiking in steep rugged terrain.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic/moderate computer literacy.
• Exceptional skills working within a team.
• Compliance with all systems and procedures with a personal focus on safety in the team.
• Acquire software experience preferable.
• Good problem-solving skills and an ability to multi-task.

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.

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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.