Driller

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking experienced Drillers to join their teams in Canada, specializing in operating various Drill Rigs including Epiroc D65 and Cat MD6310. Candidates must exhibit strong communication skills and comply with safety principles. The role operates on a 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO roster, providing a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to a company leading in decarbonising iron ore operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to skilfully operate a variety of Drill Rigs.
• Experience in Flanders or similar Autonomous Drill operation.
• Mobile equipment operation in the mining industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safe work practices are adhered to.
• Meet daily operational targets.
• Maintain assets to operational capacity.

Skills

Operating Drill Rigs (Epiroc D65, Cat MD6310)

Two-way communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

WA Class HR Driver's Licence

Job description

Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO ex Perth or Busselton

We are currently seeking experienced Drillers to join our teams on 2/1 roster or 2/2 rosters. The ideal candidates will possess exceptional operating skills with the listed drills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all safe work practices are adhered to
• Meet daily operational targets
• Maintain assets to operational capacity
• Constantly strive to increase process efficiency
• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with FMG values
• Comply with Zero Harm principles daily

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to skilfully operate a variety of Drill Rigs including Epiroc D65, Cat MD6310
• Experience in Flanders or similar Autonomous Drill operation
• Mobile equipment operation in the mining industry is essential
• Ability to read Drill mine plans
• WA Class HR Driver's Licence
• Communication and interpersonal skills – two‑way operation
• Basic computer skills

About Us

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.

Our Commitment

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.