Process Operator

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Port Hedland- Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4 Days /4 Nights /8 Off – residential in Port Hedland

We’re looking for a proactive and safety-focused Port Operations Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Port Operations Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in operating fixed plant safely and efficiently while supporting production targets and contributing to a strong team culture.

This is a hands-on role where your ability to think ahead, communicate clearly, and take ownership will directly impact performance and safety outcomes across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive team culture and demonstrate strong workplace behaviours
• Collaborate with port teams and the wider supply chain to minimise disruptions and maximise productivity
• Maintain a strong safety mindset by identifying, reporting, and managing hazards and incidents
• Monitor sample station results to ensure product quality meets specification
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities across processes
• Troubleshoot and manage minor plant and equipment defects
• Plan and prioritise tasks effectively to optimise operational uptime
• Step up to lead shift activities when the Operations Supervisor is absent
• Stay connected with your team—communicating clearly, supporting others, and checking in on wellbeing

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in mining, mineral processing, or similar heavy industry (highly regarded)
• Shiploading and/or bulk materials handling experience (desirable)
• Control room systems experience (advantageous)
• Previous port experience and a current MSIC (desirable)
• Familiarity with SAP systems (desirable)
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude with a focus on continuous improvement—for yourself and your team

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.