Specialist Metallurgist

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we\u2019re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Specialist Metallurgist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work Location: <\/strong>Perth - <\/strong>Fortescue Centre & Bennett St - Fortescue\u2019s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.<\/p>\n

Roster: <\/strong>Monday to Friday<\/p>\n

This would be an excellent opportunity for someone with strong site-based experience to add significant value to our Perth Based Strategic Planning Metallurgical function.<\/p>\n

You will be joining a passionate, driven and very agile technical team who delve into all aspects of materials science, metallurgical engineering, ore processing performance and provide metallurgical product prediction to mine planning horizons i.e. LOM\/5YP\/2YP.<\/p>\n

Key responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Support development and optimisation of material tracking data systems<\/li>\n
• Review short and long term OPF performance against plan assumptions\/ regression predictions for current and future operations<\/li>\n
• Assist teams 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
• Support optimisation projects and liaise with stakeholders<\/li>\n
• Understand priorities and orient changes to work plans with minimum guidance<\/li>\n
• Self-starter and autonomous work ethic, although still asking for help when required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Qualifications and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • At least 4 years as a site-based Metallurgist (at least 2 years in Iron ore)<\/li>\n
  • Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy\/ Mineral processing<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge of further Process\/ planning systems etc is an advantage<\/li>\n
  • Enthusiastic and \u2018can-do\u2019 mind set with ability to manage changing priorities<\/li>\n
  • Excellent communication skills with strong report writing and presentation skills, ability to clearly and concisely articulate knowledge sharing to leaders and reports with ease<\/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. 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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

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