Port Controller

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.

Port Controller

Work Location: Perth. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Sportsman - 5D:5R:4N:5R:2D:3N:4R or 4D:4N:8R

Reporting to the Port Control Supervisor, the Port Controller will be responsible for the control of all train dumping, ship loading and stock piling activities in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Port Operations procedures.

 Key accountabilities will include: 

• Inload Operations - constantly be aware of train unloading times and act accordingly to optimize train unload rates
• Outload Operations - monitor reclaimer rates and flag any throughput constraints and issues
• Liaise with Port Operations and Maintenance in regard to status of equipment isolations
• Foresee potential production issues and escalate to relevant parties
• Identify fault and process losses for maximising production and minimising downtime

 Qualifications and Skills required: 

• Understanding and knowledge of all the equipment and process involved in operating Port fixed plant such as train unloader operations, conveyor movements, balance machines operations and limitations and stockyard management
• Understanding and experience of SCADA Operations
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and prioritise multiple activities
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas persuasively both verbally and in writing and report writing skills
• Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, organise and complete work within set timeframes
• Effective level of literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• Fixed Plant and Train Load Out control experience desirable

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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