Superintendent Metallurgical Performance

Fortescue is now consistently producing +180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Iron Bridge is Fortescue\u2019s US$2.6 billion project, set to deliver 22mtpa of high grade 67% Fe magnetite concentrate product. Located 145km by road south of Port Hedland, the mine will deliver an innovative process design and industry-leading energy efficient operation.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Metallurgical Performance <\/strong><\/p>\n

Work Location: Iron Bridge - <\/strong>Fortescue\u2019s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.<\/p>\n

Roster: 4:3 \u2013 (Monday to Thursday) \u2013 Enjoy a long weekend every week with friends and family <\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary of role<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Superintendent Metallurgical Performance, for a full-time site-based opportunity. This role will report to the Technical Processing Manager on a family friendly 4:3 roster from Perth. This role will also be expected to work a 5:2 Monday to Friday roster in Perth from time to time, to ensure continuity with our Strategic Planning Teams, and the wider business.<\/p>\n

You will be joining a passionate, driven technical team who are delve into all aspects of materials science, metallurgical engineering, ore processing performance and future planning.<\/p>\n

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

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• Monthly Ore Processing Facility reconciliation and review the short and long term OPF performance against plan assumptions\/ regression predictions.<\/li>\n
• Assist site with implementing standard procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of measurements<\/li>\n
• Analysis to investigate relationships between key metrics and material characteristics<\/li>\n
• Design and release infrastructure designs for operation(s) to optimize the associated resources and maximise the value of the mining business<\/li>\n
• Measure adherence to infrastructure designs and provide guidance to mining personnel<\/li>\n
• Liaise with mining personnel in the office and in the field to ensure adherence to mining schedules and produce detailed mining instructions<\/li>\n
• Must be capable of understanding design standards, procedures and mine physicals, and be able to measure adherence to infrastructure designs and provide guidance to mining personnel<\/li>\n
• Must be capable of leading and managing a high performance team or direct and indirect reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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  • At least 6 years\u2019 experience in a Metallurgy role (ideally of which at least 3 years should be Iron ore and a mix of site experience)<\/li>\n
  • Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy\/ Mineral processing or similar related<\/li>\n
  • Excellent communication both verbal and written with strong analytics skills<\/li>\n
  • Effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders with varying technical knowledge<\/li>\n
  • Computer proficiency (Excel, MS Office)<\/li>\n
  • Team orientation and strong ability to take initiatives towards continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    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. <\/em><\/p>\n

    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.<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

    We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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