Supervisor Field - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Metals Group

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Mining - Exploration & Geoscience (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: This role will have the opportunity to work across all of Fortescue's Pilbara Operations

Roster: 8D6R

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the Field Supervisor is an active and integral member of the Diamond leadership team that oversees the completion of all Diamond Drilling programs. This is an opportunity for individuals who are motivated to progress their careers, leading and supporting a team of Field Technicians whilst managing fieldwork operations across multiple Operational and Exploration sites in the Pilbara.

About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: This role will have the opportunity to work across all of Fortescue's Pilbara Operations

Roster: 8D6R

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the Field Supervisor is an active and integral member of the Diamond leadership team that oversees the completion of all Diamond Drilling programs. This is an opportunity for individuals who are motivated to progress their careers, leading and supporting a team of Field Technicians whilst managing fieldwork operations across multiple Operational and Exploration sites in the Pilbara.

• Safe and effective leadership of a team of Field Technicians including the coaching, mentoring and development of all
• Provide visible positive leadership by demonstrating safe behaviours at all times and displaying the Fortescue values, whilst managing the effective optimisation of sampling practices
• Manage expectation setting and performance reviews of team members to ensure a successful pathway is built for all
• Ensure all drilling programs are adequately resourced and supported to ensure no disruption to completion
• Liaising with site teams to ensure earthworks are completed on time and budget
• Procurement and delivery of supplies for operational support
• Focus on continuous improvement strategies and implementation to ensure production improvements are delivered

• Proven experience in a leadership role with a passion for coaching and people development
• Significant experience within an open pit mining environment alongside the ability to work in a physically demanding role
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to engage and empower large teams alongside a proven commitment to safety
• High level of organisational & interpersonal skills to coordinate multiple sites, logistics, and stakeholder requirements
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• 4x4 ticket and experience alongside a C Class manual Driver's License, HR License highly desirable
• Experience in use of SAP preferred
• Exposure to Acquire Database preferred
• Strong understanding of efficiency drivers in a large-scale mining operation

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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