Fixed Plant Controller Experienced

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people
Roster: 4D/4N/8R

As a Fixed Plant Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our process plant and train load out systems from the Fortescue Centre HIVE. Working at the heart of our operations, you’ll help deliver production targets by maintaining plant stability, resolving issues quickly, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control fixed plant and train load out operations to achieve production targets.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve process issues efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate operational reporting using platforms such as A-plus, Babelfish, Excel and Outlook.
• Follow correct recording, reporting and escalation processes to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Monitor system alarms and take proactive corrective action.
• Review and analyse trends to optimise plant performance.
• Investigate breakdowns and delays to improve plant reliability.
• Regularly review and update fixed plant control procedures, including SWIs and single-point lessons.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in frontline fixed plant operations (essential).
• Previous control room experience (highly regarded).
• Exposure to SCADA systems.
• Strong computer literacy, with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety and efficiency.

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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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.