Drill Controller
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Drill Controller Experienced”
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Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth – Fortescue Hive (Remote Operations Centre). Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: 4D:4N:8R (4 days, 4 nights, 8 off)
** 9 month Fixed Term **
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Drill Controller to join our Perth-based Hive, operating on a 4 days, 4 nights, 8 off roster. In this role, you will remotely control and monitor multiple autonomous drill rigs across Fortescue operations in the Pilbara, ensuring safe, efficient and optimised drilling performance.
Working within a highly collaborative and technology-driven environment, you will play a critical role in supporting autonomous mining operations, leveraging advanced systems and real-time data to maximise productivity and safety outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient remote control of multiple autonomous drill rigs from the Hive
- Execute and optimise drill plans and patterns in line with operational requirements
- Monitor drill performance, system health and production targets in real time
- Maintain clear and effective communication with site-based teams including maintenance and operations personnel
- Coordinate access and ensure safe interactions between autonomous equipment and personnel in drill areas
- Upload and validate drill patterns, designs and geo-boundaries
- Accurately record and report equipment breakdowns, delays and system anomalies
- Maintain consumables tracking and reporting
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in drilling performance and system utilisation
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience with autonomous drill systems (Flanders experience highly desirable)
- Demonstrated background in manned drill operations
- Previous experience in remote operations or control room environments (highly regarded)
- Strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and systems simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Strong situational awareness and commitment to safety and risk management principles
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.