Process Operator Advanced

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Port Hedland 

• Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4D4N8R - residential in Port Hedland or FIFO

Reporting to the Port Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the fixed plant is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Fortescue's Safety initiatives, Visions and Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Show positive leadership towards the Port Operations
• Ability to engage with other departments at Port and the supply chain in dealing with issues that may affect company productivity
• Ensure all hazards/incidents on site are reported and instigate repairs and or removal of risk
• Ability to look forward and react to ensure product is within specification and production is maximised
• Generate ideas on how to improve process
• Complete all operational assignments as outlined in Standard Work Instruction/JHA in a safe and efficient manner
• Understanding and knowledge of all the equipment and process
• Identify, fix or control minor defects on all plant and equipment
• Plan and prioritise tasks effectively to maximise production time (as assigned by Supervisor)
• Lead & Train a Diverse Workforce
• Support Supervisor regarding Crew Training, Plant Productivity & Task Delegation  

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive exposure in a mining/mineral or processing facility - (desirable)
• Shiploading experience - (desirable)
• Use of computer maintenance and operating programs
• Proving Ability to Manage a Diverse Workforce
• Minimum 3 years Fixed Plant or Port Terminals Experience
• SAP experience
• Bulk materials handling experience
• General computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current WA Drivers Licence (C Class)
• LF, DG, SB, RB & EWP (desirable)

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.