Environment Technician

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.

Environmental Technicians

Work Location:

• Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.
• Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8D/6R ex Perth

Fortescue's Environment Operations department is currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environment Technicians, working across our Pilbara operations (Hedland and Eliwana). These role will primarily fulfil legal obligations in the areas of environmental management, in particular weed management. The position is also responsible for data management, equipment maintenance as well as assistance to the wider Environment team with implementation of environmental monitoring programs.  

You will be responsible for carrying out weed control activities, develop and maintain control schedules to ensure compliance with relevant weed management plans. Integral to the role is to identify Weeds of National Significance and undertake treatment and provide field support to environmental consultants as required and provide environmental incident response and support.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Complete weekly control summaries 
• Develop and review required weed control documentation 
• Document and upload accurate weed control records to GIS
• Ensure adequate stocks of control chemicals are available for weed control activities and ensure equipment is maintained in safe, working order  
• Assist with site environmental monitoring programs and associated data management (e.g., Surface water, Groundwater, and Air quality monitoring)  
• Undertake ad hoc feral animal control activities 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Environmental or agricultural management Certificate or Diploma 
• Backpack Spray (AHCPMG301, AHCCHM307, AHCCHM304)  
• Boom-spray Units (AHCPMG302, AHCCHM404 and AHCCHM405) desirable
• Experience and knowledge of weed management and control methods 
• Ability to work autonomously and safely in remote environments
• Ability to use GPS devices and mapping software 
• Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize effectively 

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.