Rail Scheduling Specialist

2 weeks ago


Port Hedland, Australia Fortescue Full time

About Fortescue

Fortescue is a leading global green solutions business, recognized for its culture, innovation, and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets, and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Hedland Operations

Fortescue's Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4D/4N/8R - FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a motivated Rail Scheduling Specialist to join our team, based in Port Hedland on a FIFO or residential basis. Reporting to the Rail Operations Superintendent, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our rail network across Port, Kanyirri, Thomas, and Rail Service Yards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the rail network, covering the Port, Kanyirri, Thomas, and Rail Service Yards, with an emphasis on smooth coordination and communication.
  • Provide real-time technical support and guidance to field operations teams, facilitating timely and informed decision-making for on-the-ground teams.
  • Utilize agile decision-making and contingency planning to schedule crews for both operational and maintenance activities. Adapt to dynamic conditions by addressing breakdowns and planned shunts in a prompt and effective manner.
  • Manage weekly crew rostering using specialized rostering tools to ensure operational requirements are met efficiently and safely.
  • Conduct checks and manage adjustments to flights and accommodations, ensuring all crew members are well-prepared and positioned for their duties.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Experience in rail operations, scheduling, or a similar industry.
  • Strong decision-making skills with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Proficiency in rostering tools and experience with crew logistics.
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns and scheduling changes.
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

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 organization and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, 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.

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.



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