Drill and Blast and Control Room Entry Program

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Drill and Blast and Control Room Entry Program

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

Roster: 8D6R (8 days 6 rest), FIFO ex Perth or Port Hedland

The Opportunity:

Iron Bridge are launching a new opportunity across our Mining Operations, featuring a rotation in  Drill and Blast and Control Room, for those eager to advance into Mining Automation.

You’ll be supported and motivated by our team of leaders to ensure you are set up for success to develop the following technical skills for a lasting career in Mining with Iron Bridge.  

Six month rotation in Drill and Blast on an 8 days 6 rest roster.

• Mark out, prime, load, stem, tie blast patterns, blast guard duties
• Assist the Shotfirer to achieve targets
• Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader, watercart, drill rigs)

Six month rotation as a Drill Control Trainee on an 8 days 6 rest 7 nights 7 rest roster.

• Safe and productive use of the autonomous drilling system
• Pattern planning and sequencing
• Manage drill areas
• Maintain positive communication with key stakeholders

Iron Bridge will provide you with the onsite exposure and training to gain a foundational understanding of mining practices, required training and experience across Drill and Blast and Control.

Successful completion of the rotations and program will lead to a permanent Drill Control position on an 8 days 6 rest 7 nights 7 rest roster.

Who you are:

You can demonstrate learnability. An opportunity for those with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. You will be learning new information and skills to bring to your new career.

You have a passion for technology. Fortescue leverages off new technologies to drive safety and success. To be a suitable candidate, you need to embrace technology and be passionate about using and developing innovative solutions.

You are a team player that can collaborate and work together to drive outcomes.

You are an effective communicator. Drill Controllers communicate by two-way radio, phone, emails and chat messaging. They demonstrate strong communication skills as they are constantly engaging with stakeholders from all over the mine site to safely achieve the mine production goals.

You are resilient. Being a Drill Controller can be challenging. Due to the dynamic nature of mining, you may encounter roadblocks to efficiently manage your fleet. You need to be able to bounce back and find opportunities to overcome those hurdles to drive productivity.

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.

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

We only accept applications via our official website at https://ffi.com.au/careers/ or https://www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue/browse-jobs. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.