Mining Operators

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO ex Perth or Busselton

We are currently seeking experienced Excavator / Dozer / Loader Operators to join our teams on 2/1 roster or 2/2 rosters. The ideal candidates will possess exceptional operating skills with the listed mobile equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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: D10T/D11T Dozer, 854 Wheel Dozer, 16/24M Grader, 993/994 Wheel Loader, CAT6060 shovel, CAT 6040, Hitachi 3600, CAT 6030, or Hitachi 2500 excavator.
• Proven experience in mobile equipment operation within the mining industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High regard for safety.
• Valid drivers licence (HR desirable).

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.

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.