Exploration Geologist

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Exploration Geologist

Work Location: Across Pilbara

Roster: 14D/7R FIFO ex Perth (with ad hoc Perth time during non-field season)

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Exploration Geologist to join FMG’s iron ore exploration team across Western Australia. The candidate will have a good working knowledge of greenfields exploration, with a minimum of 1 years' experience.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geology the role will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of exploration projects, including generating new projects.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Complete work as directed by the project geologist
• Compile and interpret historic data
• Geological logging on AC, RC and DD drilling
• Research and synthesis local deposits, geochronology, geology and tectonics
• Work with external or multi-discipline teams to address geological problems
• Geological & Geotechnical logging of diamond drill core
• Hyperspectral analysis of diamond drill core
• Geomettallurgical analysis based upon lithology and stratigraphy

Qualifications and skills required:

• Tertiary qualification gained in Geology or a related discipline
• Good knowledge of Western Australian geology preferred
• Ability to synthesise multiple datasets at various scales to justify decision making
• Excellent communication, presentation, report writing and collaboration skills
• High level administrative skills, including the ability to meet deadlines

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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