Country/Region: AU State: WA City: Perth Job ID: 13837
Work Location: Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 7 D7 N14 R
Reporting to the Drill and Blast Coordinator, this position will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day drilling activities and personnel, to ensure mine safety and production targets are achieved in an efficient manner.
Our Opportunity
Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Key Responsibilities Oversee drilling and associated activities in accordance with the plan, as directed by the Drill & Blast Coordinator.
Manage all safety aspects of drilling operations and ensure a safe workplace is maintained using business processes and tools.
Manage shift resources and manning levels, to ensure sufficient quantity and quality of drilled stock is safely achieved.
Ensure drill & blast patterns are kept to a high standard and all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition.
Provide ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to direct reports.
Drive drilling techniques and procedures that promote zero harm and improve performance and cost efficiencies.
Qualifications and Experience Previous drilling experience essential.
Previous supervisory experience and the ability to read and understand mine plans.
Knowledge of the WHS Act and WHS (Mines) regulations, along with a strong commitment to safety.
Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
Understanding of/exposure to fleet management systems.
Previous experience with incident investigation and/or risk assessment processes will be highly regarded.
About Us
Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
We are committed to responsible mining and community engagement.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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.
Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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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