Mining Operator

12 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia c9849a4a-f5c0-4866-8c8b-a69b43277a34 Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

*Our Opportunity
Work Location:*
Solomon - Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster:
7D7N14R FIFO ex Perth, Busselton or Karratha

Solomon Is Seeking Experienced All Rounder Ancillary And Excavator Operators Who Have Operated Some Or All Of The Following Equipment In a Mining Environment

  • D10T; Liebherr PR776 Dozers and 854 Wheel Dozer
  • Liebherr 996, 9400, 9400e, 9250 and Cat 6040 Excavators

As a Mining Operator, you will be directly involved in the day-to-day operations of our iron ore mine. You will be responsible for operating mobile equipment at maximum efficiency, contributing to the safe and efficient production of iron ore. You will work closely with your team and under the guidance of supervisory staff to meet production targets and uphold the highest standards of workplace safety.

*Key Responsibilities*

  • Operate heavy machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Conduct pre-start checks and routine inspections of machinery and equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety.
  • Identify and report any safety hazards, equipment faults, or wear and tear to maintenance and supervisory staff.
  • Comply with all safety guidelines, procedures and workplace instructions.
  • Participate in safety briefings, meetings and training sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production targets and operational objectives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Ability to skilfully operate some or all the equipment above.
  • Mobile equipment operation in the mining industry is essential.
  • Experience working on contours for drill preparation preferred.
  • Ability to read mine plans.
  • Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act Regs.
  • C Class Manual Drivers Licence essential; HR Drivers Licence advantageous.

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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