Mine Development Operator | Cloudbreak | 14/14 FIFO

About the Role

Fortescue's Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara is looking for an experienced Mine Development Operator. You will run dozers, graders and ancillary excavators to open up new mining areas, keep access in good shape and help the site deliver its mine plan. The roster is 7 days, 7 nights and 14 days off, flying in and out from Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mine development equipment safely and efficiently
• Build and maintain access roads, new work areas, sumps and dump locations
• Work to daily plans, work instructions and set priorities
• Complete pre-start inspections and report defects and hazards
• Coordinate with mining, ore processing and maintenance teams
• Look after your equipment and keep a high standard of housekeeping
• Report progress, delays and changing ground conditions to your supervisor

About You

• Experience operating mobile plant on a mine site
• Competent on dozers, graders or ancillary excavators
• Current high risk work licences or competencies where required
• A sound grasp of mine site safety and operating procedures
• Able to read and follow work instructions and daily plans
• A good communicator who works well in a crew

What's on Offer

• 14/14 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 off)
• Fly in fly out from seven points of hire across WA
• A role with one of Australia's largest iron ore producers
• A workplace that welcomes First Nations people and candidates from all backgrounds

About Fortescue

Fortescue is a global metals and green energy company with large iron ore operations in the Pilbara, and is working to decarbonise those operations. Cloudbreak sits on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Apply directly on Fortescue's careers site using the apply link on this listing.