Supervisor Rail Operations - Hedland

Fortescue is now consistently producing more than 170 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development. 

Supervisor Rail Operations

Work Location: Port Hedland

Roster: 4 Days / 4 Nights / 8 off (8/8) FIFO ex Perth or Residential

Fortescue are seeking a suitably experienced Supervisor Rail Operations located in Port Hedland. This role will be 8:8 roster either FIFO from Perth or residential. Reporting to the Superintendent of Rail Operations, you will be responsible for meeting customer needs by safely, reliably and efficiently leading our Hedland Operations activities at the Port and our mines. In addition, you will also oversee the operation of the fuel, ballast and work trains as required.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Visible and effective safety leadership for all Mainline Operation activities between Port and the Mines
• Effectively support operational strategies for consistent prioritisation and operational decisions between the Port and mines to achieve our railing targets
• Work closely with the Hedland Supervisors, the Rail Operations Scheduling Team and other departments to ensure Fortescue Rail assets are maintained and our Mainline Operations are optimised
• Effective people management including the coaching and development of your team, consistent communication and performance management
• Build constructive, respectful and positive relationships with members of the Rail Operations team and other Departments including RSM and Track Maintenance
• Proactively drive and encourage the continuous improvement of practices in Rail Operations

Qualifications and skills required:

• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in operational leadership (preferred)
• A demonstrated commitment to Safety and Rail Safe Working
• Capable of building effective internal and external relationships
• Excellent problem solving and logistical skills
• Previous experience working effectively with limited supervision
• A current Drivers licence
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills

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.

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