Fortescue is now consistently producing more than 175 - 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.

Process Engineer

Work Location: Cloudbreak

Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a high calibre Process Engineer at Cloudbreak mine to provide technical support to the OPF operations and maintenance team. This role is part of a small team providing essential qualitative data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to assist the OPF execution teams to deliver maximum controlled performance from the OPF.

 Key accountabilities will include:

• Work closely with the OPF team on correct operation and maintenance of plant operations to deliver optimum quality and throughput
• Monitor OPF production and routine OPF sample results for accuracy
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly routine reports
• Analyse OPF plant performance and initiate studies to identify improvements and complete remedial actions
• Provide visible safety leadership (Ambassador to Safety), modeling positive safety behaviors
• Monitor and review metallurgical results from lab processing to ensure safe and accurate work
• Identify and drive metallurgical improvement projects to optimise product quality and production performance

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• A high commitment to safety and strive to achieve zero harm
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of production and maintenance strategies for large scale processing plants
• Knowledge of dry and wet mineral processing operations
• Knowledge of metallurgical testing methods and lab operations
• Proficient in MS Office suite and SAP
• Proficient in met accounting including mass and water balancing
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
• Previous experience with process modelling packages desirable

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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