Senior Water Well Driller

15 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia fmgl Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year
Our Opportunity

Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex Perth

To operate and supervise Foremost DR24HD drill rigs at maximum efficiency, while maintaining safety, environmental and heritage standards, to achieve required operational targets for the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate drill rig and support (mobile plant) equipment in accordance with the manufacture's (OEM) specifications and Fortescue's procedures.
  • Drill and construct water bores as per scope of work.
  • Identify when consumables and supplies are to be ordered to ensure the continuous operation of the rig.
  • Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with Fortescue values.
  • Comply with Zero Harm principles on a daily basis.
  • Meet daily operational targets.
  • Maintain assets to operational capacity.
  • Constantly strive to increase process efficiency.
  • Effectively supervise drill crews.
  • Supervise development of Trainee Driller.
Qualifications and Experience
  • WA MC Driver's Licence.
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
  • Schedule 26 – Statutory supervisor (desirable - working towards this is acceptable).
  • RIIVEH305F Operate and Maintain a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle.
  • Work Safe WA High Risk work Licence - FL, DG, CN.
  • Extensive Foremost DR24HD experience or similar.
  • Communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Class 1 or 2 Waterwell Driller's Licence – RA or RM endorsement.
  • Certificate III and IV in Drilling Operations.
  • Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act/Regs.
  • Time management skills. 
  • Basic mechanical Knowledge.
  • Ability to lead multiple teams.
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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