Metallurgical Technician

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 12421

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue's Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people

Roster: 7D7N14R – FIFO ex Perth or DIDO ex Port Hedland

This is an exciting opportunity for applicants new to the mining industry to join our team at Iron Bridge. Supported by the Operations Supervisor, our Metallurgical Technicians play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Ore Processing Facility (OPF).

You'll gain hands-on experience operating advanced equipment, supporting plant surveys and metallurgical test work, and contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain PSI and Courier Analysers within the OPF.
  • Conduct regular calibration updates of equipment models.
  • Maintain plant instrumentation and dry sample stations, including ad hoc sample collection across site.
  • Perform metallurgical test work and prepare reports to support the Metallurgy Team in identifying process improvement opportunities.
  • Assist with the execution of plant trials and surveys.
  • Conduct QAQC sampling across the OPF in line with Iron Bridge Metallurgy standards.
  • Always prioritise safety, applying Zero Harm principles in every task.
Qualifications and Experience
  • C Class Manual Driver's Licence (valid).
  • Strong commitment to safety and willingness to learn new processes and systems.
  • Ability to work 12-hour Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) shifts at a remote mine site.
  • Transferrable skills from similar industries (highly desirable).
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to also work independently when required.
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.

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.

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