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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
Title: Field Technician - Geotech
Work location: Iron Bridge
Roster: 8 days on & 6 days off, FIFO ex Perth
An opportunity exists for an experienced Mining Geotechnician to join our Mine Geotech team at Iron Bridge.
Key Responsibilities
Complete daily geotechnical monitoring health review that includes Prism, Radar, VWP, GPS, etc.
Ensure geotechnical instruments around the pit are secured/removed from blasting and re-installation/deployment.
Complete the required monitoring installation around the pit, tailing.
Complete tailings data collections, monitoring maintenance and arrange calibration.
Operate Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle System (drone) for geotechnical inspection data collection
Assist geotechnical engineer in geotechnical hazard management
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a similar role in open pit mining geotech is advantageous.
Manual C Class Driver's License
Proactive, highly motivated and enthusiastic. Willing to take on new challenges, work in a physically demanding job and learn new skills.
A team player with a 'can do' and collaborative attitude
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and capable of building strong multi-departmental relationships
Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
High attention to detail
Our Commitment
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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.
