Field Technician Entry

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.

Field Technician Entry

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

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

We are currently seeking an entry level Field Technician to join our Technical Services team at Iron Bridge. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of new, large and deep open-pit greenfield operations.

This is a permanent position with a competitive remuneration package. Your role would be to perform daily grade control activities (sampling and data entry etc), assist the Mine Geology, Geotech, Survey & Drill and Blast Teams as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Blast Hole sampling/logging – program execution, sample submission to laboratory: 
• Ensure accurate sampling and clear identification of samples 
• Conduct daily pattern inspections and checks of sample drop-off locations 
• Carry out weekly stocktakes on consumables and supplies 
• Liaise with and maintain strong relationships with other teams 
• Assistance to geotechnical engineers may include prisms & monitoring installs, wall & berm inspections, post blast inspections and stock takes.
• Assistance to surveyors may include pegging/flagging, basic GPS jobs, scanning, drone flights and bathymetric surveys.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Manual C Class Driver's License
• Proactive, highly motivated and enthusiastic. Willing to take on new challenges, work in a physically demanding job and learn new skills 
• A team player with a ‘can do’ and collaborative attitude  
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills,  and capable of building strong multi-departmental relationships 
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word). 
• High attention to detail 

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.