Fortescue Metals Group is now consistently producing more than 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.

Title: Superintendent Mine Control

Work location: Perth

Roster: 4 days on and 3 days off

An opportunity exists to join our Solomon Mining Operations as the Superintendent Mine Control. Reporting to the Mining manager, the role is responsible for providing leadership and direction to our Solomon Mining team.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Provide leadership and direction to cross functional, multi-vendor technology teams in delivering on the technology roadmap for both Load and Haul and Drilling operations
• Drive the efficiency of Autonomous operations to global best-practice standards through data analytics and targeted projects
• Ensure site systems and process align with, and support Autonomous operations to best practices and manage the change management process to update these systems and processes as required
• Facilitate mandatory transfer of Autonomous Mining Systems knowledge to site-based leadership
• Drive and support cross site collaboration with peers at other Fortescue sites to ensure alignment and transfer of knowledge across business
• Provide input into and manage deployment of technology pipelines at site level (software upgrades, Workshops etc)
• Compliance to mine plan
• Fostering strong cross functional relationships across all operational, maintenance, and shipping in the business
• Collecting, analysing and reporting back to the business on production performance

Qualifications and skills required:

• 5-10 years' experience in a mining or bulk logistics operation leading technical and/or operational teams
• Tertiary qualification in a science related discipline (engineering, process control or computer science is an advantage)
• Ability to interact and influence multiple layers of the organisation effectively
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Current WA C Class Driving license
• Previous experience in Autonomous operations highly regarded

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: 29 Jan 2021 W. Australia Standard Time