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Fortescue is an integrated green technology, energy and metals company. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives. Established in 2003, Fortescue is a proud West Australian company. Now, as we expand globally, we're developing and acquiring the technologies our world needs to step beyond fossil fuels. To be truly innovative we must challenge the status quo. At Fortescue, we are always generating new ideas. We have accomplished what many judged as impossible: build a company from scratch to become a global leader in the mining industry. Now, we will do it again as we lead the way towards a greener mining future.

Fortescue are seeking experienced Process Operators to oversee the operation of our Ore Processing Facilities in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, enabling our Fixed Plant Operations to meet current and future operational requirements.

This is a centralised advertisement for positions across all operational sites. In turn you may receive notification that your application has been forwarded for review to a similar role. Short listed candidates will be contacted via the recruitment team to discuss potential opportunities prior to interview.

Work Location: Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster: 7D7N7R OR 7D7N14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Headland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra

• Ensure the efficient operation of the ore processing facility
• Follow standard work instructions
• Conduct daily inspections of processing equipment
• Provide quality shift handovers, and maintain daily logs and reporting
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to help improve plant performance
• Identify hazards in the work environment and resolve them in an efficient and timely manner

• Previous experience operating large scale wet or dry processing plants, ideally in a mining environment
• Ability to risk assess and apply controls with a high regard for safety
• Prior exposure to control room applications highly regarded
• Mobile plant experience - Front End Loader, Skid Steer, Overhead Crane and Telehandler desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively through two-way operations
• Current C Class Drivers Licence

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.