Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
We are seeking an experienced and skilled process engineer to lead our metallurgical and process engineering initiatives.
Job Description
As a senior process engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support in metallurgical and process engineering, driving process improvement initiatives, and leading modelling and simulation activities across all planning horizons.
The role requires close collaboration with site operations, maintenance, process control, shutdown and planning teams, as well as project execution groups and external contractors.
You will identify and deliver solutions to operational challenges relating to safety, process performance, yield and plant upgrades.
In addition, you will engage stakeholders across the business to understand operational needs and deliver outcomes.
A key focus will be maintaining and improving plant mass, power, and water balances.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Strong commitment to health and safety.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in the minerals processing industry with direct operational and technical development exposure.
* At least 2 years' process engineering experience on major mineral processing projects, including materials handling, crushing, screening, and wet beneficiation (particularly physical separation unit processes).
* Demonstrated experience in plant operation, optimisation, and process improvement.
* Strong leadership, conceptual thinking and analytical problem-solving skills with a practical focus.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
* Experience with process modelling/simulation tools.
Benefits
This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the decarbonisation of our iron ore operations.
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and encourages team members to bring their whole selves to work.
We have a diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive culture both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.
About Us
Fortescue is committed to leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations.
We harness renewable energy and develop technology that changes our planet forever.
Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future.