Fortescue is now consistently producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies its business to become an integrated, global green energy and resources company.

Blast Operator

Work Location: Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people

Roster: 8 days on 6 days off - FIFO ex Perth and Busselton

Key accountabilities will include:

• Carry out work instructions as directed by Blast Supervisor or appointed Shotfirer
• Marking out, priming, loading, stemming, tie in of blast patterns, blast guard duties and doing everything necessary to support and assist the shot-firer to achieve the daily loading and blasting objectives in a safe and efficient manner
• Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader etc) in accordance with FMG Policies and Procedures
• Work as a team member, and do all things necessary to become a valued member of the Blast Crew team

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience working in similar role is essential for experienced blast crew positions
• Experience working in field role in mining environment required for entry level roles
• Good communication skills
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
• Willing to work in a hot, humid and dusty environment
• WA C Class Driver's Licence
• Ancillary equipment operation in mining industry desirable but not essential

Fortescue is a values-based business and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce that is reflective of society and fostering a workplace culture that truly embraces diversity and inclusiveness.

We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a diversity of skills, ethnicity, experience and age to apply for this position.

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: 15 Jul 2022 W. Australia Standard Time