Our Opportunity
Work Location: Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations
Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth
Join Fortescue’s passionate and driven Environment team and play a critical role in supporting the effective environmental management of our Pilbara operations. Our team is expanding and we are looking for a proactive and hands-on Experienced Environmental Technician to lead and deliver vital site-based programs across groundwater, surface water, and dust monitoring.
As an Environmental Technician, you’ll be instrumental in collecting and managing high-quality environmental data to support compliance with regulatory approvals and legislative requirements. This diverse role will see you out in the field monitoring groundwater and surface water, analysing environmental data, maintaining equipment, supporting fauna management, and collaborating with a wide range of internal teams and external consultants.
You’ll also contribute to broader environmental initiatives, including inspections, audits, and technology adoption to enhance monitoring practices and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct groundwater, surface water, and dust monitoring in accordance with environmental approvals and Australian standards.
- Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting using QA/QC protocols and Envirosys software.
- Support environmental compliance through inspections, incident response, and communication packages.
- Assist with fieldwork coordination for consultants and liaise with laboratories for timely sample analysis.
- Deliver fauna management activities including relocation, care, and feral animal control.
- Champion innovation by identifying and implementing technological improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
- 2-4 years’ experience in the resource sector or a similar field-based environmental role.
- Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Monitoring or related discipline (required).
- A relevant degree in Environmental Science or Engineering (desirable).
- Solid understanding of groundwater monitoring and environmental data management.
- Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental databases.
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.