Drill Safety Specialist

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.

Drill Compliance Specialist

Work Location: Various operational Fortescue sites across the Pilbara 

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

The Drill Compliance Specialist’ primary role is to ensure that all drilling related service providers are adhering to the Fortescue Drilling Standard and applicable HSE standards and policies. This is a full-time role, rotating across various sites providing support to the site-based Hydrogeology and Geology drilling teams.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Promote the safe and efficient operation of drilling rigs, associated equipment and personnel 
• Ensure that all work areas, machinery, and work groups are audited regularly, addressing any gaps or non-compliances
• Assist and advise both FMG and Contractor site Management on all drilling related safety and compliance related matters
• Assist in investigation of incidents onsite
• Conduct pre-mobilisation inspections of drilling plant and equipment

Qualification and Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years working with drilling equipment
• Previous experience on a mine site
• Previous fieldwork experience at supervision or higher level
• Incident investigation and analysis skills (ICAM)
• WHS or Drilling certification highly regarded 
• Excellent communication skills required

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