Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Position: Autonomous Drill Controller

Work Location: Fortescue Centre, East Perth (for our Christmas Creek Mining Operations)

Roster: 4D4N8R

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced autonomous drill controller working on 4D/4N 8RnR roster. You will be controlling six fully autonomous platform drills from a remote control room located at Fortescue's Perth office in the Hive for Christmas Creek.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Safe control of autonomous drills
• Efficient planning and drilling patterns with multiple machines
• Maintaining positive communication with maintainers & operations entering/exiting autonomous drill areas
• Updating breakdown records in Minestar
• Consumable recordkeeping
• Uploading of patterns and geo-boundaries
• Reporting system anomalies

Qualifications and skills required:

• Familiar with "Flanders" autonomous drill system
• Experienced in manned drill operation
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to multitask on several activities/priorities at the same time
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Suite i.e. Word and Excel
• Familiar with MineStar desirable

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Applications close: 13 Nov 2020 W. Australia Standard Time