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Iron Bridge - Health and Safety Manager

Employer
Fortescue Metals
Location
Eliwana, WA, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 17, 2021

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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.

The company is scheduled to commence production at its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in mid-2022.

Iron Bridge is Fortescue's US$2.6 billion project, set to deliver 22mtpa of high grade 67% Fe magnetite concentrate product. Located 145km by road south of Port Hedland, the mine will deliver an innovative process design and industry-leading energy efficient operation.

Position Title Health & Safety Manager

Work Location: Iron Bridge

Roster: 5:2

Summary of role

Key accountabilities will include:

    • Implement and Lead the Operational Readiness plan from concept to Operations in the HSE disciplines
    • Manage safety management systems including policies, procedures manuals and practices and electronic reporting platforms.
    • Work with Leaders to ensure the strategy is implemented effectively and suitable to their operational needs and risk profile.
    • Championing the Contractor Management System and the Major Hazards Management projects
    • Identify risks, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and monitor outcomes;
    • Coordinate Hazops for Iron Bridge Operations in conjunction with key stakeholders
    • Support the Investigation and report on incidents and near misses, identify actions and make appropriate recommendations for improvements.
    • Monitor and continually improve policies and procedures to ensure they are effective and compliant to corporate requirements as well as legislative requirements.
    • Monitoring the implementation of HSE improvement projects and cost reduction initiatives, supporting Management of Change processes.
    • Coordination of Site Emergency Services/Incident Management

Qualifications and skills required:

    • Demonstrated substantial leadership experience of Health, Safety and Environment disciplines in Mining / Mineral Processing / Resources Sector.
    • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
    • Experience with Risk Management Coordination and Reporting
    • Safety Auditing qualification Lead Auditor (desirable)
    • Great Knowledge and understanding of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations
    • Demonstrable Experience in Implementing / Improving Permit to Work and Isolations Systems.
    • Demonstrated experience in contractor management
    • Ability to lead, influence and build effective relationships at all levels
    • Demonstrated experience in ICAM investigations (or similar)
    • Experience in procedural (safety) development
    • Data analysis, trending & reporting
    • Experience in project management would be highly regarded
    • Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence or equivalent

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.

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

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

Applications close: 17 Dec 2021 W. Australia Standard Time

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