- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the ore processing facility.
- Monitor equipment and ensure smooth processing of iron ore.
- Adhere to safety and environmental policies.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinikura (PKKP) People.
Roster: 7D7N14R FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Karratha or Port Hedland
As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our ore processing facility (OPF). This includes monitoring equipment, ensuring the smooth processing of iron ore from raw material to finished product, and adhering to safety and environmental policies. Your role is essential in maximizing plant efficiency and product quality, directly impacting our operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor processing equipment and facilities, ensuring efficient throughput and high-quality output
- Conduct regular general inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure operational reliability
- Ensure compliance with Fortescue’s safety protocols and environmental regulations at all times
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to facilitate repairs and preventive maintenance
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience operating large crushing screening processing plants including MMD sizers, cone crushing circuits associated conveying systems and associated plant components.
- Strong safety standards and adherence to Fortescue's company safety values
- Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn new things.
- Leadership experience desirable
- Working at heights desirable
- Experience operating systems SCADA, Citect, Simplicity, and Meridian 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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