Load Master
Our Opportunity
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.
Work Location: Hedland Operations – Port
Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Are you a motivated and experienced maritime professional? We're looking for someone like you to join our close-knit, dynamic team in Port Hedland! 🌟
Position: Loadmaster
Roster: 8D/6R (Residential strongly preferred)
About the Role: You'll be at the heart of our marine operations, ensuring safe and efficient coordination within our terminal. Your expertise will help us maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and uphold our commitment to safety and environmental protection.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and coordinate safe ship loading.
- Vet vessels, verify load plans, and address loading queries.
- Ensure compliance with IMSBC, ISPS, SOLAS, and MARPOL.
- Provide marine expertise to other departments.
- Calculate and distribute Berthing Plans.
- Record shipment statistical data.
- Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environment Policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master Class 1 Certificate of Competency (strongly preferred).
- Valid MSIC Card or willingness to obtain one.
- Strong knowledge of maritime regulations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proven multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
- Right to live and work in Australia.
- Valid Driver’s License (C Class).
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
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.