ROM & Road Train Supervisor

About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: 8D/6R - 7N/7R – FIFO ex Perth or Busselton

Join Fortescue as a ROM/Road Train Supervisor and play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence and safety at our mining site. You will oversee field operations, manage contractors alongside a team, and drive efficiency in our road train fleet. If you are a proven leader with strong safety acumen and a commitment to continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe and effective supervision of a Load and Haul production team including the coaching, mentoring and development of personnel.
• Provide visible positive leadership by always demonstrating safe behaviours and displaying the Fortescue values, whilst managing the effective utilisation of the mining fleet.
• Lead and support field operations to meet production targets and maintain compliance with schedules.
• Manage contractors and support personnel to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement stockpile management processes and coordinate ore delivery to road train fleet.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and environmental compliance.
• Communicate with all relevant stakeholders to execute the daily mine plans safely and efficiently
• Support and mentor new-to-industry personnel through a 12-month program, demonstrating a friendly and empathetic approach to their development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in supervising mining operations, preferably in ROM and road train environments.
• Sound understanding of safety protocols and incident management systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage teams effectively.
• Commitment to Fortescue's values and culture of safety and sustainability.
• Knowledge of WA Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulation.

Our Commitment

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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.