Our Opportunity
Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue's Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal People.
Roster: 8D6R - FIFO ex Perth
The Plant Metallurgist at Iron Bridge will play a pivotal role in optimising and enhancing the ore processing facility's operational efficiency. This dynamic position involves providing operational guidance, driving continuous improvement initiatives,
troubleshooting processes, and implementing innovative solutions. If you have a strong background in process engineering and a passion for driving excellence, we invite you to join our team and
be a key player in shaping the future of our facility at Iron Bridge.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, develop and implement process improvement opportunities
Review operational performance to provide technical guidance to the Operations team
Develop, manage and execute plant trials and test work programs and conduct data analysis
Review flowsheets, mass balances, process design criteria and other deliverables
Manage and review metallurgical accounting and consumables
Support commissioning and ramp-up schedule
Assist in accident/incident investigations and corrective actions
Qualifications And Experience
Tertiary Qualification - Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Advanced computer literacy including process data historian, SAP, Tableau
Knowledge of dry and wet mineral processing operations
Knowledge of metallurgical testing methods and lab operations
Proficient in metallurgical accounting including mass and water balancing
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
About Us
Be part of something big. 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.
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.
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.