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Drill Operator Advanced

Fortescue

Christmas Creek, WA
FIFO
2/2

Job Description

About the Company

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 Opportunity

  • Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s
  • Roster: 7D7N14R (2/2) FIFO ex Perth

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure all safe work practices are adhered too
  • Operate a range of mobile equipment, including 150-tonne floats, mining floats, and water carts, within a mining environment.
  • Meet daily operational targets
  • Maintain assets to operational capacity
  • Constantly strive to increase process efficiency
  • Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with FMG values
  • Comply with Zero Harm principles daily

Qualifications and Experience

  • Ability to skilfully operate a variety of Drill Rigs including Epiroc D65, Cat MD6310
  • Previous experience operating a 150-tonne float, mining float, and water cart is essential.
  • Experience in Flanders or similar Autonomous Drill operation
  • Mobile equipment operation in the mining industry is essential
  • Ability to read Drill mine plans
  • WA Class HR Driver's Licence
  • Communication and interpersonal skills - two-way operation
  • Basic computer skills
  • Time management skills

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.

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.

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