Blast Operator

Fortescue is now consistently producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies its business to become an integrated, global green energy and resources company.

Drill and Blast Operator

Work location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 8:6 (8 days on, 6 days off) flying Thursday to Thursday

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Drill and Blast Operator, responsible for ensuring drill and blast activities are conducted in a safe and cost-efficient manner.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, these positions will also be required to provide sufficient quantity and quality of blasted stock for mining or processing.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with FMG values
• Comply with Zero Harm principles daily
• Meet daily operational targets
• Perform all duties as directed by the Drill & Blast Supervisory Team
• Operating machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensuring all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition
• Ensuring Drill & Blast patterns are kept to a high standard
• Using techniques and procedures that improve performance and cost efficiencies

Qualifications and skills required:

• WA Class HR Driver's Licence
• Senior First Aid
• Dangerous good security clearance
• Current WA Shotfirer's Licence
• Mobile equipment operation in mining industry – desirable
• Communication/ interpersonal skills - two-way operation
• Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act/Regs
• Basic computer skills
• Time management skills

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world.

Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified