At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dynamic team in optimising metallurgical performance at our processing facilities.
- Company: Join Fortescue, a leader in sustainable iron ore operations and innovation.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a team driving decarbonisation and technological advancements in mining.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in engineering and proven leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Our Opportunity
Join Fortescue in a key operational senior leadership role supporting the safe optimisation and safeguarding of metallurgical performance across our Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek Ore Processing Facilities (OPFs).
Superintendent – Process Engineering , you will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists responsible for technical service delivery, plant performance and product quality, laboratory and data integrity, workforce capability, compliance, and delivery of the Process Engineering business plan and technical roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and mentor the Process Engineering team, supporting succession planning, capability development and career progression.
- Drive safe, accountable and inclusive ways of working, with a strong focus on risk management.
- Build effective relationships across departments and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Support achievement of operational KPIs and broader business outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership and assurance across plant performance, product quality and metallurgical performance.
- Lead structured problem solving, technical investigations and continuous improvement activities.
- Balance competing operational and improvement priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
Qualifications And Experience
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams, including coaching, development and performance management at senior leader level capacity
- Extensive knowledge of dry and wet mineral processing unit operations and operating philosophies.
- Strong knowledge of iron ore processing, including DSO and beneficiation applications.
- Strong understanding of process plant operations, metallurgical accounting, mass balancing and production reconciliation.
- Knowledge of metallurgical test work, sampling theory, laboratory operations and QA/QC requirements.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
- Working knowledge of applicable Western Australian mining safety legislation, statutory supervision requirements and site safety management systems.
- Experience with plant investigations, trials, commissioning or operational improvement projects, contractor supervision, process control and digital optimisation applications, and SAP or operational performance systems will be highly regarded.
Qualifications And Requirements
You will hold a tertiary qualification in chemical, process or metallurgical engineering, or a related engineering discipline .
A relevant statutory supervisor qualification and appointment eligibility is mandatory . Radiation (fixed gauge) training is desirable.
About Us
Be part of something big.
Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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.
Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.
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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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Fortescue is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can lead significant projects that contribute to the decarbonisation of our operations. With a strong focus on employee growth, mentorship, and a commitment to inclusivity, Fortescue empowers its team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
