Shunter

Fortescue is now consistently producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies its business to become an integrated, global green energy and resources company.

Title: Shunter

Work Location: Hedland Operations

Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4D/4N/8R - FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue Metals Group are currently seeking motivated personnel to join our team as a Shunter, to be based in Port Hedland on a FIFO or residential basis. Reporting to the Rail Operations Hedland Supervisor, you will be responsible for meeting customer needs by safely, reliably and efficiently shunting rollingstock.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Provide visible safety leadership by modelling positive safety behaviours in the workplace
• Perform a wide range of duties including but not limited to shunting, loco cleaning and fuelling, general yard work, minor repairs, vehicle checks and assisting RSM technicians as requested
• Propose improvement solutions based on anticipated or recurring problems and highlight possible solutions to the Supervisor Rail Operations
• Continually improve team performance and costs by optimisation of ground shunting disciplines

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Experienced Shunter
• Capability to pass a Category 2 Rail Medical
• A demonstrated commitment to Safety and Safe working
• A very good ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Previous experience of working effectively with a limited amount of supervision
• A current Drivers licence
• Good computer literacy in MS Office software

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.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

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