Quality Assurance Officer

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.

Quality Assurance Officer

Work Location: Newman - Fortescue’s Metallurgical Centre of Excellent is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli People.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex Perth

An excellent opportunity exists for a Quality Assurance Officer to join the Metallurgy and Resource Estimation team at our Metallurgical Laboratory Facility in Newman. This is a full-time position, the perfect opportunity for a driven, hardworking person to further develop and expand their technical skillset and get exposure to another area of our awesome business.

This is a non-mine site-based role located close to the town of Newman with the workplace a short two-minute walk from a small camp.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for effective QA/QC checks for sample processing to ensure accurate and precise measurement of the chemical and physical properties of the iron ore samples
• Create process flow and log sheets for test work programs, in consultation with test work stakeholder(s)
• Collate, review and report the results of test work programs to a high standard and in agreed timeframes
• Communicate and provide feedback to the Metallurgical Technicians
• Liaise closely with onsite Supervisors, Metallurgists and Geologists as well as the team in Perth

Qualifications and Experience:

• A strong understanding of sampling theory and metallurgical laboratories, preferably in iron ore. Data validation (Essential) and a solid understanding of QAQC processes
• Quality systems knowledge/ computer literacy in MS Office, Excel (essential) and LIMS
• Sound knowledge of minerals processing and the plant and equipment used (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy when collecting, recording, and maintaining data and relevant documentation
• Look for and take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills and develop strengths

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