Excavator Operator

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we are diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Mining Operator Excavator

Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: Starting roster is 7D7N7R then offering flexibility with either a 2:1 or 2:2 – FIFO ex Perth/Port Hedland/Karratha/Broome/Fitzroy Crossing/Kununurra

Fortescue is seeking experienced excavator operators who have operated some or all of the following equipment in a mining environment:

• Ideally have proven experience on Liebherr 9400, 996, CAT 6040 loading autonomous dump trucks.
• Additional experience on the follow is favourable:
• D10T/D11T Dozer
• 854 Wheel Dozer

As a skilled Mining Operator, you will be responsible for operating mobile equipment at maximum efficiency, while maintaining safety, environmental and heritage standards to achieve required operational targets for the business.

Our lifestyle roster means that you can balance work and family life. At Fortescue we value Family and we will support you so that you can show up for both your Fortescue family and family at home.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Maintain assets to operational capacity
• Constantly strive to increase process efficiency
• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with FMG values
• Comply with Zero Harm principles on a daily basis

Education and Experience:

• Ability to skilfully operate some or all the equipment above
• Mobile equipment operation in the mining industry
• Ability to read mine plans
• Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act Regs
• WA Unrestricted Class C Driver's License
• Communication and interpersonal skills - two-way operation

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