Mainline Locomotive Operator

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Hedland Operations – Rail.

Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4D/4N/8R – FIFO ex Perth or residential

Key Responsibilities

• Operating all FMG trains over the expanding FMG Network, shunting, locomotive provisioning, general yard work, carry out minor repairs, vehicle checks and assisting RSM technicians as requested
• Ensuring that all customer's needs are met regarding the delivery of ore from the mine to port facilities by being flexible and using your initiatives and skills
• Assisting in coaching and developing the knowledge and skills of lesser experienced operators and trainees

Qualifications and Experience

• Heavy haul experience (preferable)
• A current medical fitness to operate a locomotive
• A demonstrated commitment to Safety and Safe working
• A very good ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Previous experience of working effectively with a limited amount of supervision
• A current driver’s licence
• Good computer literacy in MS Office software
• Cert 4 Locomotive Driving 
• Ability to pass a Category 1 Safety Critical Worker medical

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.