Geospatial Analyst

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.

Role Title: Geospatial Analyst 

Work Location: Perth. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Duration: 12 Months

Key accountabilities will include:

• Develop, test, implement and maintain specialized geospatial analysis tools specific to Green Energy following quality development processes
• Perform geospatial analytics utilizing ESRI, FME and Imagine specifically for Green Energy Projects; including land (terrain; hydrographic, vegetation) and sea (bathymetry, glaciers)
• Develop, implement and maintain a centralised geospatial visualization tool (ESRI Portal) that integrates data, studies and project controls information that support stakeholders globally
• Utilize Aerial, UAV, LiDAR, Satellite and NDVI data products to derive analysis and support Green Energy studies
• Detailed geospatial data management including auditing and editing skills within ArcSDE SQL database and other systems
• Advanced mapping capabilities mainly within the ESRI suite
• Develop and maintain asset tracking capabilities and geofencing of assets for logistics planning and other analyses
• Procurement, analysis and management of datasets relevant to Green Energy Projects

Qualifications and skills required:

• Excellent knowledge of geospatial applications including but not limited to ESRI Suite, GeoCortex, Terra Explorer Pro, FME, Global Mapper
• Good knowledge of ERDAS Imagine, Pix4D, Context Capture, Python, R, Google Cloud platform including Google Big Query and Google Earth Engine – Preferred
• Extensive geospatial data science analysis and development of tools - Preferred
• At least 3+ years geospatial experience via industry experience or tertiary studies – Essential.
• At least 1+ years in Green Energy industry - Preferred
• Ability to conduct effective training courses to key stakeholders and geospatial team members – Highly desirable
• Tertiary qualification in Cartography, Geospatial Sciences or equivalent – Essential
• Qualifications in Programming; Software Engineering, Computer Science - Preferred

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, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities 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.