Eliwana - Permit Supervisor

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.

Permit Supervisor

Work Location: Eliwana

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

Roster: 4D/3R – FIFO ex Perth

The Permit Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the isolation team's activities in isolation, tagging and permit requirements for the Eliwana OPF & TLO.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Maintain the Permit to Work system, including procedures, registers, templates, and tooling and facilities required to support safe work.
• Manage a team of Permit Officers and ensuring the preparation, planning and implementation of all permitting and isolation plans
• Ensure the team carries out daily inspections of work areas to ensure correct Permits and isolations are in place
• Undertake audits to ensure permitting and isolations comply with FMG policies and procedures.
• Leading a team of Permit Officers including the delegation of tasks and responsibilities

Qualification and Experience: 

• Strong understanding of the Intellipermit System essential
• Electrical trade qualification (advantageous)
• Demonstrated understanding of the Permit to Work (PTW) and Isolation Systems in similar mining operations.
• Extensive experience in safely managing Permit to Work teams in fixed plant operations
• Significant operational experience and understanding including maintenance prioritization and process control
• Proven experience working in a mining or other heavy industry environment

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