AHS Pit Technician

Country/Region: AU State: WA City: Perth Job ID: 11720

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinikura (PKKP) People.

Roster: 8D/6R/7N/7R

The AHS Pit Technician is a critical role in Fortescue’s transition to Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) operations at our Eliwana mine site. This position supports the implementation and optimization of autonomous equipment and systems, ensuring seamless integration with Fortescue’s Fortex Fleet Management System and cutting-edge mining technology.

Reporting to the Supervisor AHS Pit Technician, the role involves maintaining alignment between the virtual mine model and real-world conditions through precise surveys and updates. The AHS Pit Technician is also responsible for managing dynamic autonomous operating areas, ensuring they adapt to operational requirements safely and efficiently.

Serving as the in-field liaison for mine control, the AHS Pit Technician collaborates closely with the control team to align operational goals, provide real-time updates, and facilitate effective communication between field operations and the control room. This role combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and teamwork to enable safe and productive autonomous operations, directly contributing to Fortescue’s innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and regularly update the virtual mine model to ensure alignment with real-world conditions.
• Define, monitor, and adjust autonomous operating areas to support safe and efficient operations in response to changing site conditions.
• Identify and resolve issues with autonomous systems in collaboration with technical and control room teams.
• Act as the primary in-field representative for mine control, ensuring alignment between field activities and control room operations.
• Work closely with operations and mine control teams to achieve aligned goals and support continuous improvement.
• Observe and report on the performance of autonomous systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Provide accurate and timely updates to mine control and other stakeholders regarding field conditions and system status.
• Contribute to the successful rollout and operational readiness of autonomous haulage systems by ensuring smooth field execution and collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in mining related field (desirable)
• Hands-on experience operating T264 haul trucks, with a solid understanding of their systems and functionality.
• Previous experience as an autonomous check driver, ensuring the performance, safety, and functionality of autonomous haulage systems.
• Proven experience managing in-field activities, including setting up and adjusting dynamic operating areas in collaboration with mine control teams.
• Strong history of working closely with mine control, operations, and technical teams to align field activities with operational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to autonomous haulage systems in a field environment.
• Ability to quickly identify issues and implement solutions in real-time to ensure minimal disruption to autonomous operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with mine control, operations, and technical teams, ensuring smooth coordination and alignment.
• Ability to manage and coordinate in-field activities, ensuring the dynamic setup and maintenance of autonomous operating areas.
• Strong attention to detail in monitoring system performance, conducting surveys, and updating virtual models to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency.
• Knowledge of autonomous haulage technology and its integration into mining operations, including equipment functionality and system requirements.
• Understanding of mine operations, safety standards, and best practices, particularly as they relate to autonomous equipment and its safe deployment in the field.
• Familiarity with mine control processes and fleet management systems, including their role in tracking and managing autonomous equipment performance and operations.

About Us

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Our Commitment

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