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Process Operator

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-17 Perth, Western Australia, Australia Full-time Hybrid Mining Resources Energy

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

A$8,000–A$12,000/mo (A$96,000–A$144,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Location: Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples Roster: 7D7N14R ex Perth Fortescue are currently seeking experienced Dry Plant Mining Process Operators to join the team based at Solomon. 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. 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. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Efficient operation of the ore processing plant/Stockyards
  • General maintenance of crushing plant and associated equipment
  • Regular liaison with management for production and target purposes
  • Contributing to a team environment

Requirements

  • Iron Ore experience essential
  • High safety standards with showing commitment to our company safety values
  • Working at heights qualification desirable
  • Experience operating large crushing, screening, processing plants including MMD sizers, cone crushing circuits associated conveying systems and associated plant components
  • Experience with Stackers/Reclaimers and Stockpile management
  • Experience operating systems - SCADA, Citect, Simplicity, and Meridian