Supervisor Water Management
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth
Reporting to the Water Services Coordinator, this position within our Water Services department will support a team to oversee safe, effective and timely maintenance of our water network assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervisory experience in water management, focusing on:
- Sump pump and submersible bore pump management
- Water injection and pond monitoring compliance
- Water system and SCADA experience
- Nitrate and Lignite management understanding
- Manage maintenance of water pipelines and safety systems
- Environmental water compliance
- Provide safety leadership, promoting Zero Harm principles and positive safety behaviours.
- Coach and mentor team members to foster growth and skill development.
- Ensure contractors meet required standards and agreements.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity.
- Perform performance reviews to support team success and individual progression.
- Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with other departments to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications and Experience
- Supervisory experience in water management, with a thorough understanding of pit dewatering operations including use of sump pumps and bore pumps (S26 desirable).
- Proven leadership and coaching abilities within a diverse team.
- Strong organisational skills with a commitment to detail and safety.
- Proficiency in computer software; SAP, Microsoft Office, Envirosys, BMS.
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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