Supervisor Field Technician

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 Field Technician

Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinikura people.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

An opportunity currently exists for a Supervisor Field Technician to join the Resource Definition drilling team. Reporting to the Senior Geologist, this position provides all necessary support to the team to enable them to design, execute and supervise the Resource Definition drilling programs. 

Key accountabilities will include:

• Promote and foster a safe and positive culture with the Resource Definition team
• Identification and rectification of hazards in the workplace
• Manage the safe daily operation of the field technicians
• Provide necessary support to senior geologist to ensure all drilling programs are executed safely and in a timely manner
• Conducting field and laydown inspection/ audits
• Train, develop and mentor field technicians
• Assisting in the daily collection and dispatch of drill samples
• Managing consumables stock levels and obtaining supply quotes
• Lead or assist with prestart and toolbox meetings
• Managing vehicle assets and maintenance schedules

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience in drilling and earthworks operations with field experience in remote locations
• 4WD and Forklift Certificate
• HR licence desirable
• Knowledge in ArcMap and Vulcan desirable
• Proficient in SAP Fiori
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and drive for continuous improvement
• Effective project management, planning and time management skills
• Class C manual WA driver’s licence, preferably with 4x4 driving experience

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