Shunter

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Shunter Experienced

Work Location: Hedland Operations - Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4D/4N/8R - FIFO ex Perth or residential

Fortescue Metals Group are currently seeking motivated personnel to join our team as a Shunter, to be based in Port Hedland on a FIFO or residential basis. Reporting to the Rail Operations Hedland Supervisor, you will be responsible for meeting customer needs by safely, reliably and efficiently shunting rollingstock.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide visible safety leadership by modelling positive safety behaviours in the workplace
• Perform a wide range of duties including but not limited to shunting, loco cleaning and fuelling, general yard work, minor repairs, vehicle checks and assisting RSM technicians as requested
• Propose improvement solutions based on anticipated or recurring problems and highlight possible solutions to the Supervisor Rail Operations
• Continually improve team performance and costs by optimisation of ground shunting disciplines

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience as a shunter
• Capability to pass a Category 2 Rail Medical
• A demonstrated commitment to Safety and Safe working
• Good ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Previous experience of working effectively with a limited amount of supervision
• A current Drivers licence
• Good computer literacy in MS Office software

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified