Field Technician – Open Pit Mining & Sampling (FIFO)

Fortescue; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Field Technician experienced to join our Technical Services team at Iron Bridge. This role is based at the Iron Bridge site with a FIFO option from Perth or DIDO Port Hedland on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

Key responsibilities include blast hole sampling/logging, daily inspections of sample locations, weekly stocktakes, and collaboration with geotechnical and survey teams. The ideal candidate will have a C Class license, open pit mining experience, strong

Qualifications

• Open pit mining experience is advantageous.
• Manual C Class Driver’s License is required.
• Proactive, highly motivated, and enthusiastic; willing to take on new challenges in a physically demanding role.
• Team player with a can-do and collaborative attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to build multi-department relationships.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Blast Hole sampling/logging and submission to laboratory; ensure accurate sampling and clear identification of samples.
• Carry out daily pattern inspections and checks of sample drop-off locations.
• Perform weekly stocktakes on consumables and supplies.
• Liaise with and maintain strong relationships with other teams.
• Assist geotechnical engineers with prism installs, wall inspections, berm inspections, crack meter installations, and post-blast inspections.
• Assist surveyors with pegging/flagging, basic GPS tasks, scanning, drone flights and bathymetric surveys.

Skills

Open Pit Mining Experience

Driver’s License

Team Player

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Field Technician experienced to join our Technical Services team at Iron Bridge. This role is based at the Iron Bridge site with a FIFO option from Perth or DIDO Port Hedland on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

Key responsibilities include blast hole sampling/logging, daily inspections of sample locations, weekly stocktakes, and collaboration with geotechnical and survey teams. The ideal candidate will have a C Class license, open pit mining experience, strong