Superintendent Drill & Blast

Our Opportunity

Location: Solomon - located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples

Roster: 4D3R FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Manager Mining, the Superintendent Drill & Blast will lead the safe and efficient delivery of drilling and blasting across our Western Hub operations. This is a key leadership role, working closely with teams across Mining, Planning, Technical Services and Maintenance to deliver the mine plan and support strong operational performance.

We’re looking for an experienced leader who can set clear expectations, build a capable and engaged team, and bring a practical, improvement-focused approach to a fast-paced mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strong safety culture and ensure drill and blast activities are planned and executed in line with site standards, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the drill and blast team, building capability and accountability across multiple levels.
• Deliver drilling and blasting programs in line with the mine plan, production priorities, budget and operational targets.
• Work with Planning, Technical Services, Geology, Survey, Mining and Maintenance to coordinate drill and blast activities and resolve operational issues.
• Oversee blast design, drilling performance, explosives management and quality assurance to support safe, efficient and consistent outcomes.
• Monitor operational data and key performance measures, identify improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives to improve productivity, cost and blast outcomes.
• Manage contractor performance, equipment and resources to support reliable delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement and the adoption of effective technologies, processes and industry practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing teams in a mining or other operational environment.
• A genuine people leader who builds trust, sets clear expectations and creates an inclusive, accountable team culture.
• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, contractors and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting team performance, addressing challenges constructively and helping people build their capability.
• A visible commitment to safety, wellbeing and respectful leadership.
• Strong organisation and self-management skills, with the ability to set priorities and guide a team through changing operational demands.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working across Mining, Planning, Technical Services, Maintenance and contractor teams.
• Experience in drill and blast or open-pit mining operations, with the ability to lead safe, effective delivery through the team.

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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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.