Cable Operations Supervisor

Fortescue • Perth, WA, AU • 1w ago

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth

An experienced Supervisor is required to be part of Fortescue’s green revolution and be at the forefront of decarbonising our business.

The HV Trailing Cable Supervisor role reports directly to the Mine Infrastructure Cable Management Coordinator and will be responsible supporting and working with a team of cable handling operators to safely execute the mine plan for the movement of the electric assets within the mine, minimising delays.

The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate resources and cable equipment to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of HV trailing cable to the Electrical mining assets to achieve the production targets by optimizing and implementing the daily mine plan.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate resources and cable equipment to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of enabling equipment for the Electrical assets to achieve the production targets by optimising and implementing the daily mine plan.
This will also include managing coordination with the dewatering high voltage electrical team for any switching requirements.
Planning and designs with mine planning the cable locations from pit crest sub-stations to the in-field switches and electric mining assets.
Inform Field Builders of the cable layout and any infrastructure in the pit relative to the electric excavator by using geofences to protect where required.
Ensure process safety controls are in place and working effectively 100% of the time.
Verifying the cable equipment is in safe working order and defect free from physical inspection.
Plan location of the cable crossings underpass poles and matts on roads and ramps.
Ensure daily plans are developed for cable protection and relocating during blasting activities.
Handling cable from the maintenance stores to pit crest and return for servicing and maintenance requirements.
Organising loading and correct recommended storing of cable drums and cable in the cable yard.
Managing faults on cable support equipment including 988K cable reeler loader and Cable floor roller.
Ensuring the prevention and protection of the electrical cable equipment and plant from damage.
Effective management of SAP including capacity management, ordering materials and approval of notifications.

Qualifications and Experience

Operational leadership experience including managing team performance.
Minimal 5 years operational experience in mining ancillary fleet.
Transferrable skills from dewatering or trailing cable operations desirable.
Able to work in small teams with Critical path work.
Ability to undertake quality risk assessments.
Problem solving.
Section 26 statutory supervisor examination or actively working towards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning and logistics skills.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office.
Working experience of SAP, BMS & SuccessFactors.
Ability to read and understand mine plans.
Risk Management, Hazard Recognition.

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.

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