Plant Metallurgist
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal People.
Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth
We’re looking for a skilled and driven Plant Metallurgist to join our team at Iron Bridge.
Play a vital role in optimising plant performance by leading process improvements, guiding operations, and driving innovative solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance plant performance
- Provide technical support and insights to the Operations team through data-driven analysis
- Lead and manage plant trials, test work programs, and performance evaluations
- Review and develop flowsheets, mass balances, and design documentation
- Oversee metallurgical accounting, consumables, and reporting
- Support commissioning and ramp-up activities across the facility
- Assist with incident investigations and the development of corrective actions
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Strong understanding of dry and wet mineral processing operations
- Proficient in metallurgical accounting, including mass and water balancing
- Experienced in statistical analysis and metallurgical testing methods
- Advanced computer skills (process data historian, SAP, Tableau)
- A natural problem solver with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
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.