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.

OPF Operations Superintendent - Iron Bridge

Location: Iron Bridge

Roster: 8d6r (Initial ~12 month secondment in Perth)

Fortescue are currently seeking an OPF Operations Superintendent to work at our Iron Bridge Operations in the Processing department. This position will suit a candidate with significant experience within a high volume and / or complex processing plant environment. During Pre-commissioning, this role will work with the Iron Bridge Operational Readiness team in preparation for Operations.

Operational Readiness Accountabilities will include:

• Review current operational readiness strategies and develop detailed plans for implementation (resources, schedules and budgets)
• Implement assigned operational readiness tasks and activities
• Recruit and develop operational teams where required
• Support construction completions and commissioning as required

Operational Key Accountabilities will include:

• Being a safety leader, actively engaging with personnel to drive a Zero Harm culture
• Ensuring all OPF operations and activities are performed in line with Fortescue health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Safely deliver concentrate volume and quality commitments as per the monthly plan and weekly/daily operating plans provided by the Processing and Operations Planning teams
• Planning and directing activities in the process plant and ensuring operational costs are managed and efficient
• Ensure effective prioritization of maintenance resources and all other plant operations activities to maintain plant availability and performance
• Develop, implement, and monitor the permit to work system
• Personnel management, including ensuring training & competencies are up to date, succession planning, retention and career progression and recruitment of permanent and temporary staff
• Identification of issues in the OPF and driving continuous improvement by leading Root Cause Analysis investigation

Qualifications and skills required:

• 5-10 years' experience in ore processing operational roles in a high volume and / or complex processing plant environment
• 3 or more years' experience leading technical and/or operational teams
• C-class driver's license
• Working knowledge of processing equipment, including crushers, high pressure grinding rolls, low intensity magnetic separation, classifiers, fine grinding mills and thickeners
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone's contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.

Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Applications close: 13 Aug 2021 W. Australia Standard Time