About Us Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business.
We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity Work Location: Chichester Hub, Pilbara WA.
Fortescue's Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.
Roster: 8/6 7/7 DS/NS FIFO ex Perth We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technician to join the site-based Operations Planning team.
This permanent position is offered on a family friendly 8/6 7/7 dayshift, nightshift roster.
Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will be responsible for preparing, analysing and completing quality assurance on iron ore samples processed via manual and automated circuits.
You will ensure these tasks are completed safely and to the high standards in line with the Fortescue Values.
On the job and external training will be provided to the right candidates.
Key Responsibilities Adhere to Fortescue's vision and values Actively maintain a strong focus on safety, raising hazards to the Supervisor and entering into Fortescue's Business Management System Preparation and analysis of iron ore samples through manual and automated processing circuits in line with Safe Working Instructions.
Complete QA/QC checks over sample analysis results, determining whether to report or rerun samples as required.
Perform basic maintenance and house keeping tasks on Laboratory equipment to eliminate risk of sample bias/contamination or equipment damage Qualifications and Experience Previous experience working in a Laboratory processing resource samples is desirable.
Bring a willingness and enthusiastic approach to learning about sample preparation and analysis methods, including possible sources of sample bias and contamination.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
A current (or willing to obtain) Radiation Safety License from the WA Radiological Council Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent) is desirable.
Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers License Our Commitment 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.
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.
