Mine Controller

Our Opportunity

• Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.
• Roster: 8D6R 7N7R FIFO ex Perth

An exciting opportunity to step into a Mine Controller position at Iron Bridge on a secondment/fixed-term contract through to the end of April 2027.

As a Mine Controller at Fortescue’s Iron Bridge operation, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and seamless operation of our mining fleet during and following the transition to Fortex, our in-house fleet management system. Working closely with the Supervisor - Mine Control and broader operational teams, you will support the embedding of new workflows, refine processes, and drive real-time performance improvements. This role contributes directly to Fortescue’s commitment to safety, innovation, and our journey towards Net Zero.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control fleet operations in real-time, ensuring safety, productivity, and timely issue resolution.
• Support the transition from current fleet management systems to Fortex with minimal operational disruption.
• Implement new processes and standards aligned with Fortex adoption.
• Maintain clear communication with operations and support teams to enable seamless coordination.
• Provide feedback during testing and commissioning of Fortex functionalities.
• Capture, analyse, and report operational data to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years mine control or operational experience (desirable).
• Strong understanding of fleet management systems (Fortex or equivalent).
• Ability to analyse data and optimise processes in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communicator with strong decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of mining processes and autonomous mining principles.
• Flexible, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and workflows.

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.

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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.