Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue's Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 4D/3R – Residential - Port Hedland
Fortescue is seeking an experienced Senior Marine Scheduler to lead marine and shipping scheduling across our Port Hedland operations.
Reporting to the Marine Operations Supervisor, this role is responsible for optimising vessel movements, berth allocation and marine services to ensure safe, efficient and compliant port operations. You'll lead a team of Marine Schedulers and work closely with internal stakeholders, Pilbara Ports Authority, marine contractors, vessel masters and agents in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead end-to-end marine and shipping scheduling across port operations
2. Develop and manage short to medium-term vessel schedules
3. Coordinate with port authorities VTSO, towage and marine service providers
4. Ability to provide coverage for the marine scheduling function when required
5. Manage schedule integrity, disruptions, delays and operational constraints
6. Drive performance improvement across vessel turnaround and berth utilisation
7. Champion safety, compliance and risk-based decision-making
Qualifications and Experience
8. Experience in marine, towage or shipping scheduling (bulk commodities preferred)
9. Proven people leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills
11. Strong understanding of berth allocation, tidal windows and port constraints
12. Ability to make time-critical decisions in a 24/7 operational environment
13. MSIC (or ability to obtain) and C Class driver's licence
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.