Mining Operator Excavator - Leading Hand

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 7D/7N/14R FIFO ex Perth

We are currently seeking an experienced Excavator Operator with demonstrated leadership skills to join our team on a 2/2 roster. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated operational experience, positive culture, diverse skillsets, thinking, and a passion for the mining industry

Reporting directly to the Mining Supervisor, as an Excavator/Mining Leading Hand you will play a vital role in assisting with mining activities, ensuring safety, positive culture, productivity, and efficiency targets are met

This role offers a great opportunity for an individual who is seeking to transition into a supervisory role with a passion for leadership and team development in a supportive environment

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and coordinating a small team of operators to achieve daily operational targets.
• Operate mobile equipment (listed below) at maximum efficiency while ensuring safety, environmental, and heritage standards are maintained.
• Maintain assets to operational capacity.
• Continuously improve process efficiency.
• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with Fortescue values.
• Comply with Zero Harm principles on a daily basis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to skilfully operate some or all of the equipment listed: Liebherr 9400, CAT 6060, CAT6040, D10T/D11T Dozer, 854 Wheel Dozer, 18/24M Grader, 993/994/WA1200 Wheel Loader
• Proven experience in mobile equipment operation within the mining industry.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans.
• Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act.
• WA Class HR Driver's License.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and coordinate a team.
• Demonstrated strong desire and passion to be a leader in a dynamic and challenging mining environment.
• Previous experience in a leading hand or supervisory role (desirable).
• A Schedule 26 certificate would be highly desirable but not essential

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.