Cable Handling Machine Operator

Cable Handling Machine Operator Country/Region:  AU State:  City:  Job ID:  2417 About Us 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. Our Opportunity Cable Handling Machine Operator Work Location:  Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Roster: 7D7R FIFO ex Perth Experienced Machine Operators required to be part of Fortescue’s green revolution at the forefront of decarbonising our business. Operation of CAT 988 loader with specialist cable reeling attachment and other ancillary support fleet. Be part of a new and exciting field of mining with on the job training and development opportunities. This is a great opportunity for existing mining operators to upskill on a family friendly 7/7 roster.   The Cable Handling Operator role reports directly to the Cable Management Supervisor and will be responsible supporting and working with a team of Cable Handling operators to safely install HV trailing cables.   The primary purpose of this role is to safely and efficiently install and manage electrical field and trailing cable and operate cable equipment. Key Responsibilities Operation cable equipment, trucks, loaders and support equipment, to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of enabling equipment for the Electrical Excavator to achieve the production targets by optimizing and implementing the daily mine plan and quality targets.  This will also include coordination with the dewatering high voltage electrical team for any switching requirements. Interpreting and executing cable run designs with mine planning the cable locations from pit crest transformers to the Excavator switch and Excavator. This includes installing signage, delineation and protective arches and road covers as requires. Inform Field Builders of the cable layout and any infrastructure in the pit relative to the electric excavator to keep it real for the AHS fleet, by using geofences to protect where required. Ensure process safety controls are in place and working effectively 100% of the time. Verifying the cable equipment is in safe working order and defect free from physical inspection. Management of cable crossings underpass poles and matts on roads and ramps. Ensure daily plans are followed for cable protection and relocating during blasting activities. Handling cable from the maintenance stores to pit crest and return for servicing and maintenance requirements. The loading and correct recommended storing of cable drums and cable in the cable yard. Performing pre starts on all plant and mobile equipment used for the cable management. Ensure the prevention and protection of the electrical cable equipment and plant from damage Strive to achieve benchmark performance for the Electric excavator across FMG operations when measured against diesel excavators baseline Qualifications and…
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