Mine Engineer

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: Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Drill and Blast Engineer to join our operations. Reporting to the Senior Drill and Blast Engineer, this role is responsible for carrying out detailed drill and blast designs and providing technical support to the drill and blast operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality drill and blast designs that ensure safe and continuous production
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on drill and blast operational performance
• Optimise drill and blast designs for fragmentation and cost
• Measure and reconcile blast results and identify improvements
• Oversee the use of bulk blasting agents and accessories, and work with contractors by measuring consumption and placing orders to maintain stock levels
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including drill and blasts ops, mining, survey, geology and planning
• Adhere to site standards and processes to protect heritage and infrastructure vibration sensitive sites
• Provide Technical input and analysis for the weekly, 3-month and 2-year mine plans

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or similar
• At least 1 years' experience as a Drill and Blast Engineer
• Practical approach to engineering and design problems
• Knowledge in open pit mining, preferably in iron ore
• Computer proficiency (Excel, MS Office, Vulcan, BlastLogic, ViewShot, PowerBI)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Class C manual WA driver’s licence

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.