Superintendent Environment

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4D/3R - FIFO ex Perth

This is a full-time position; however, we are open to considering part-time arrangements through a job share.

Fortescue is a global leader in the resources sector, committed to being an innovative and responsible organisation. We are focused on the safe and sustainable development of our operations and are seeking a passionate, experienced Environmental Lead to join our team. In this role, you will help us drive excellence in environmental management while supporting the growth and operational success of our Pilbara sites.

As the Environmental Lead, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring the site environment team, ensuring that our Pilbara sites operate in accordance with relevant environmental approvals and legislation. You will implement and maintain Fortescue’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and actively seek opportunities for alignment and consistency in environmental management across the region. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental performance while fostering a culture of proactive environmental awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Environmental Advisors and Technicians to deliver site environmental monitoring programs and meet licence obligations and reporting requirements.

• Provide technical direction and support for onsite environmental personnel, ensuring quality standards are met.

• Ensure the safe working environment for team members and contractors by adhering to company safety policies and protocols.

• Maintain operating spend within or below the budget forecast, including personnel resourcing.

• Manage and mitigate environmental risks, identify potential non-compliance, and investigate to ensure effective management of internal and external requirements.

• Engage in the integrated approvals process to influence the delivery of practical and efficient environmental approvals.

• Lead investigations into unplanned environmental events, ensuring appropriate mitigations, corrective actions, and risk reduction strategies are in place.

• Proactively identify opportunities to embrace technology, improve operational efficiency, and enhance environmental management outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Well experienced in the resource sector, including site-based roles.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant state and federal environmental legislation and its application in the resource sector.
• Strong understanding of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Sound technical knowledge of environmental management within the mining industry.
• Familiarity with key related factors such as Community, Government, and Heritage considerations.
• Proven leadership capability, including people and conflict management.
• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

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.