Supervisor Utilities & Plant Operation
Our Opportunity
Location: Cloudbreak
Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples
Roster: 8 Days 6 Off Perth FIFO
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Site Services Supervisor to lead a team responsible for critical utilities and support services across our mining operations. This key role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of water management, fuel supply, and related maintenance activities to support uninterrupted mine operation. Successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage staff, develop weekly plans, and reporting to the Superintendent. The position demands strong leadership in a remote mining environment, with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the safe operation of the on-site water treatment plant, ensuring treated water meets quality standards for process and environmental discharge
- Oversee fuel delivery, storage, and distribution across the mine site, including management of fuel trucks, inventory, and compliance with hazardous materials regulations
- Manage general site maintenance activities, including equipment, infrastructure, and facilities related to utilities
- Direct potable water systems operations, ensuring reliable supply of drinking water to site facilities in compliance with health and regulatory standards
- Supervise vacuum truck (vac truck) operations, including waste removal, septic services, and spill response as required
- Develop and implement weekly operational plans, allocating resources, scheduling tasks, and prioritizing activities to meet site demands
- Lead a team of operators, drivers, and technicians: including recruitment, training, performance management, rostering, and fostering a positive safety culture
- Daily reports to the Superintendent, covering operational status, incidents, compliance, and key metrics
- Ensure all activities comply with mine safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies (e.g., risk assessments, permits, audits)
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g., production, maintenance, environment) to minimize disruptions and support overall site objectives
- Identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, cost, and safety
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in Supervisor role, or similar leadership position
- Demonstrated track record of problem-solving and solution implementation in a multi-discipline team-based environment
- Experienced in people management
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, along with competency in SAP and Fortescue safety processes knowledge
- Strong understanding of both production and maintenance strategies for large scale processing plant
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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