HIVE Drill Readiness & Control Specialist

Fortescue; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced HIVE Drill Operations Readiness Specialist to drive the operational transition of electric and autonomous drilling into live operations at our Perth-based facility. You will coordinate readiness planning, testing, training and handover to ensure safe adoption of new autonomous technology.

You will partner with Drill Control and Technology Projects, translating complex technical requirements into practical operating procedures, and supporting the handover to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mining operations and control-room operations.
• Experience with autonomous systems and operational readiness in transition environments.
• Strong coordination of multiple technical workstreams and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate the HIVE Drill Control readiness plan and milestones.
• Act as readiness interface between HIVE Drill Control and Technology Projects.
• Translate Epiroc operating requirements into practical HIVE procedures for remote operations and fault response.
• Coordinate simulator, desktop and field testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Lead training and capability readiness, including SME and vendor training.
• Support Hypercare, post-deployment stabilisation and handover to BAU.

Skills

Operational readiness

Mining operations

Autonomous systems

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Epiroc equipment

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an experienced HIVE Drill Operations Readiness Specialist to drive the operational transition of electric and autonomous drilling into live operations at our Perth-based facility. You will coordinate readiness planning, testing, training and handover to ensure safe adoption of new autonomous technology.

You will partner with Drill Control and Technology Projects, translating complex technical requirements into practical operating procedures, and supporting the handover to