Autonomous Project Engineer

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Autonomous Project Engineer

Work Location: x2 at Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

x2 at Christmas Creek -  Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 8:6 (FIFO from Perth to Site)

Role overview:

Reporting to the Project Manager, this role will be responsible for driving the project objectives and deliverables of autonomous production mining projects at Iron Bridge & Christmas Creek

Key accountabilities will include:

• Project Management and implementation of new operational technologies, including managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Reporting on project status to multiple stakeholders, across all levels of management on regular cadences
• Developing and maintaining project plans and communicating them to operational stakeholders to achieve project milestones
• Assisting in site inspections to ensure compliance with project safety specifications.
• Assisting in regular forecasting of project costs and accruals.
• Assessing subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Ensuring an exceptional safety culture is maintained.

Qualifications and skills required:

• 3+ years hands-on experience with autonomous mining systems
• 5+ years experience in an open cut mining environment
• 1+ years experience in project management and implementation of new technology projects
• Must be able to work with wide-range of stakeholders, building and maintaining rapport, understanding stakeholder needs and using influencing skills to establish a win-win outcome
• Advanced computer literacy & passion for Mining Autonomy, Innovation and Technology
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to multitask on several activities/priorities at the same time
• Proficiency of Mining Systems is essential
• Mine design / planning skills highly regarded
• Quarry Managers Certificate of competency highly regarded
• C Class Manual drivers licence

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. #LI-AA1