Drill and Blast Supervisor

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies from a pure play iron ore producer to a green renewables and resources company.<\/strong><\/p>

Drill and Blast Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>

Work Location: Solomon<\/strong><\/p>

Fortescue\u2019s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.<\/p>

Roster: 7D7N7R - FIFO Perth or Busselton<\/strong><\/p>

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Drill and Blast Supervisors to join our Solomon team. Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, this position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Drilling activities and personnel, in order to ensure mine production targets are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.<\/p>

Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>

• Overseeing Drilling and associated activities in accordance with the plan, as directed by the Drill & Blast Superintendent<\/li>
• Managing shift resources and manning levels, to ensure sufficient quantity and quality of drilled and blasted stock is safely achieved<\/li>
• Ensuring drill & blast patterns are kept to a high standard and all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition<\/li>
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality outputs are achieved at all times<\/li>
• Providing ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to direct reports<\/li>
• Driving Drilling techniques and procedures that promotes zero harm and improves performance and cost efficiencies<\/li><\/ul>

  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Relevant knowledge with Atlas Copco Pit Viper 235, 271 and D65<\/li>
  • Good understand of Drill consumables and replacing them out<\/li>
  • Previous Supervisory experience and the ability to read and understand mine plans <\/li>
  • Minimum HR Class Driver\u2019s Licence and a strong commitment to safety<\/li>
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels<\/li>
  • Understanding exposure to fleet management systems<\/li>
  • Previous experience with incident investigation and\/ or risk assessment processes will be highly regarded<\/li><\/ul>

    Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone\u2019s contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    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, differing abilities and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.<\/em><\/p>"