Mining Leading hand

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.

Mining Leading Hand

Work Location:

Eliwana

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

Roster: 2/1 roster (7D,7N,7RNR)

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Mining Operators who has had extensive experience in open pit mining, operating an array of production machinery including,

• D10T/D11T Dozer
• 854 Wheel Dozer
• 16/24M Grader
• 993/994 Wheel Loader
• CAT6060 shovel, CAT 6040, Hitachi 3600, CAT 6030 or Hitachi 2500 excavator

Key accountabilities will include:

• Operating a range of machinery including dozers, graders, loaders and diggers
• Coaching and mentoring other team members on the safe use of mining equipment
• Supporting the Mining Supervisor with daily responsibilities
• Assisting in prestart presentations

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Ability to skilfully operate a range of big production mining equipment  
• Mobile equipment operation in the mining industry is esse   ntial
• Training and mentoring experience would be highly regarded
• Excellent team building experience
• Ability to read mine plans
• Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act Regs
• WA Class HR Driver's License
• Communication and interpersonal skills - two-way operation

Fortescue is a values-based business and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce that is reflective of society and fostering a workplace culture that truly embraces diversity and inclusiveness.

We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a diversity of skills, ethnicity, experience and age to apply for this position.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.