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Cable Handling Operator

Fortescue · Perth, WA, Australia · posted 2026-10-05

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Country/Region
AU
State
WA
City
Perth
  • 18712
  • Our Opportunity
Work Location
Christmas Creek
Roster
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, FIFO from Perth

As a Cable Crew Member at Fortescue, you will help keep our electric mining equipment operating safely and efficiently. You will work as part of a team to handle, position and inspect mining cables, with a strong focus on safe work practices and clear communication.

At Fortescue, we recognise the importance of balancing work and life. Our roster arrangements are designed to support our people in managing their professional commitments alongside life at home.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely handle, deploy, retrieve and reposition mining cables in accordance with approved procedures and work plans.
  • Support cable moves for electric mining equipment, working closely with operators, supervisors and other work groups.
  • Inspect cables and associated equipment, and promptly report damage, defects or hazards.
  • Maintain safe cable routes and work areas, including using approved controls to protect cables and people.
  • Operate support equipment only when trained and authorised to do so.
  • Follow site procedures, risk controls and directions from the Mining Supervisor.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and contribute to the care of equipment and work areas.
  • Communicate clearly with the crew and other teams to coordinate work safely.
  • Contribute to a positive team environment focused on safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrate Fortescue’s Values and Code of Conduct and Integrity, contributing to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment, preferably in cable handling or equipment support.
  • Experience operating tractors and loaders is highly desirable.
  • Current dogging and crane high-risk work licences are highly desirable.
  • Ability to follow work plans, procedures and risk controls.
  • Strong hazard awareness and a commitment to safe work practices.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Current WA C-Class driver’s licence .

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.

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.

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