Exploration Geophysicists - All Levels

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Exploration Geophysicists – All Levels

Work Location: Perth (With field work, as required) - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday (and 14D/7R)

Fortescue is moving at speed to transition into a Global green metals, minerals, energy and technology company. The Exploration Team are seeking passionate exploration geophysicists, to help with this transition. Fortescue has a significant global exploration portfolio of copper, lithium and other critical minerals and is aggressively exploring.

As a Geophysicist you will be working closely with experienced iron ore, base and precious metals exploration teams, planning, supervising, processing and interpreting a variety of geophysical surveys and contributing to the integration of multiple geoscientific datasets for target generation.

Key accountabilities:

• Design, implement and supervise optimum geophysical campaigns, undertaken in a safe and responsible manner, and in adherence with Fortescue’s and regulatory bodies’ requirements
• Working closely with Senior and Principal Geophysicists, provide technical expertise and industry best practice QA/QC, processing, modelling and interpretation of geophysical surveys
• Stay abreast of new developments in geophysics, including systems, software and acquisition techniques
• Manage and maintain a good working relationship with technical contractors and consultants

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Tertiary qualification in geophysics (Honors preferred). Recent graduates and early career Geophysicists are both welcome to apply
• Some familiarity with magnetic, gravity, EM, IP/resistivity, seismic and magnetotelluric (AMT and MT) techniques
• Some prior knowledge of geophysical data processing and modelling software (e.g. Oasis Montaj and ModelVision), as well as GIS (e.g. ArcGIS, MapInfo) and 3D modelling platforms (e.g. Leapfrog)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to work for extended periods of time in remote environments

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified