Job Description
Controller Plant

 

  • 4_5; 5_4; 5_5 – 12hr | Days & Nights Roster
  • Free onsite parking at the Remote Operational Centre (ROC)
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
  • Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family

 

About the role: 

An opportunity currently exists for a Controller Plant to join our Integrated Remote Operations team in Perth. Reporting to the Supervisor Control, you will oversee the fixed plant infrastructure of the Roy Hill mine, which includes the water network, crushing, process plant, train load out, and port loading facility circuits, ensuring the safe and efficient maximisation of throughput rate and runtime.


Duties: 

  • Ensure the safe and efficient processing of iron ore through the fixed plant equipment, including crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, and other associated equipment
  • Coordinate with the operations and maintenance teams regarding the scheduling of routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs
  • Analyse plant performance data and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, safety, and performance
  • Prepare for tasks as issued on the daily execution task sheets (DETS)
  • Accurately monitor the status of the fixed plant infrastructure to optimise the capability of the Roy Hill demand chain
  • Partner with site maintenance and maintenance planning regarding equipment faults, breakdowns, and shutdown planning

 Skills and Experience: 

  • Prior experience in fixed plant control operations, preferably in the mining industry
  • Knowledge of fixed plant equipment, systems, and processes
  • Ability to analyse and interpret operational data to drive continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage different work priorities in a busy remote operations environment

 

 

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Perth Remote Operations Facilities

You'll be joining us at our Remote Operations Centre (ROC) where you will benefit from:

  • Free on-site parking 
  • Modern spacious office with break-out facilities
  • In-house café providing variety of food options and barista coffee
  • Flexi Leave 
  • Flexible working hours outside of core business hours
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, including family events

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  19/06/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Perth Airport
Posting End Date:  19/06/2026
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