Supervisor Earthworks

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.

Supervisor Earthworks     

Work Location: Christmas Creek - Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

An opportunity currently exists for an Earthwork Supervisor to join the Resource Definition team to assist the Reverse Circulation, Water Well and Diamond Drilling teams in the safe execution of their drill programs.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Promote and foster a positive and safety culture within the Drilling and Earthworks team through visible field leadership and adherence to FMG policies and procedures
• Preserve the indigenous heritage and culture by maintaining high standards of awareness within the team
• Ensure high mechanical availability of earthworks fleet through effective maintenance regimes and stock procurement
• Manage the safe daily earthwork operation to deliver hazard free drill pads, sumps, bunds and tracks for the RC, WW and Diamond drilling teams
• Effective management and development of earthworks team by providing mentoring, supporting training and allocation of daily tasks.
• Work closely with the drilling team to schedule manpower and equipment to meet requirements of their scopes and adhere to changing drill plans
• Manage Time Usage of each asset to understand time losses in the operations environment and manage scheduled / unscheduled maintenance

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Previous Supervision of earthmoving plant and equipment required, in Pilbara preferably
• Previous experience working within and understanding of adherence to ground disturbance permits (internal and regulatory) is desirable
• Class C manual WA driver’s licence
• Any Earthmoving licences and VOC’s
• Operate and maintain a 4WD
• Strong skills in computing. Ability to effectively use MS Office suite required, experience in using machine guidance systems 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