Water Services Operations Supervisor

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Water Services Operations Supervisor 

Work Location:

Solomon

• Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi people.

Roster:

8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the water services coordinator, you will be responsible for all aspects of dewatering and water services for operational mining. You will lead a team of committed people who share a vision of being the safest and most efficient team. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate strong Fortescue values
• Provide technical guidance and positive leadership to the team to drive department safety & efficiency
• Coordinate closely with Perth Hydrology and site mine planning teams to effectively plan priority dewatering work to achieve targets and ensure mine plan is met.
• Conduct inspections of water services infrastructure and workshops
• Engage team members in field interactions, investigate incidents and assist in the facilitation of the Identify and Rectify improvement process
• Ensure that water services achieve or exceed safety performance and budget
• Engage with key operational stakeholders including safety, environmental, mining, Drill and blast, hydrology, engineering, planning and maintenance teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Considerable experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership experience and ability to engage and empower teams 
• Experience in water services operations including bore fields, mine plans, equipment isolations and water compliance requirements
• Competent understanding of pipe schematics, isolation and permitting systems
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven commitment to safety
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office and SAP
• Experienced in Frontline supervision including DMIRS section 26 accountabilities

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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