Mining 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.

Mining Supervisor

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

Roster: 7D/7N/7R – FIFO ex Perth

Our Eliwana Mining Operations team are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced leader that are comfortable working in a remote location and are adaptable to and welcome change. 

Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, our Mining Supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Load & Haul functions of conventional open pit mining operation. The role is focused on leading a crew of Operators and working closely with our Drill and Blast team. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Coach, mentor and develop mining operators
• Provide visible safety leadership by demonstrating safe behaviours all the time and displaying Fortescue values
• Proactively participate in Occupational Health and Safety activities and consultation processes across Mine Operations
• Carry out supervisor responsibilities under Section 44 delegated authority as per WA Mine Safety & Inspection Act and Regulations
• Communicate with stakeholders to execute the daily plans safely and efficiently
• Manage effective utilisation of mining fleet

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a Mining Supervisor or Leading Hand role
• Extensive experience in operating heavy mining equipment in large scale open pit environment
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proven commitment to safety
• Frontline Leadership qualification or similar desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of efficiency drivers in a large-scale mining operation
• Knowledge of WA Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulation

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