Mine Geologist | Mt Keith | Nickel West | FIFO 7/7 Roster

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About Nickel West

Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. The business employs over 2500 people from five operations across Western Australia comprising of nickel underground and open-cut mines, concentrators, a smelter and a refinery. We also have plans to expand our operations with new mines in the northern Goldfields and a large Nickel Sulphate plant in Kwinana.

As member of the BHP Group, Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia.

Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.

About the Role

• Exciting opportunity for an experienced and versatile Geologist to be an integral part of the Mt Keith and Satellite Mine project team
• Competitive salary on offer plus 12% superannuation and a range of company benefits
• Family friendly FIFO roster - 7 days on 7 days off (5 days on 2 days off 4 days on 3 days off roster available for a right candidate)

The main aspects of this role are to provide timely, high quality geological input into the mining process and promote safe working practices in the Mine Technical Services Department. This role will also focus on the day-to-day mining operations at the current Mt Keith open cut operation plus creating and executing the pre-work linked to the development of the Mt Keith Satellite Mine project based on the Yakabindie deposit.

 The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in setting up a long-term open cut operation which has the potential to lead into greater roles and responsibilities. We are looking for the right candidate who is team focused and able to lead through innovation and performance.

Approximately 50% of the Mine Geologist's time is spent in the field and the remainder in the office. The key functions provided by the Mine Geologist role include:

• The collection of high quality data and interpreting, modelling and reporting of the results
• Creating ore blocks
• Completion of daily and monthly reports through the use of Minemarket
• Assisting with the daily delineation of ore in the field and direct the digging of different ore types
• Supervise drilling contractors on their rotation and design grade control drilling programs
• Assisting in developing systems to manage material movement from new ore sources as they come online
• Demonstrating the overriding commitment to our philosophy of Zero Harm.

About you

• Experience in open pit operations, accompanied by a tertiary qualification in Geology 
• Knowledge of open pit mining is preferred with a sound Geological understanding of Nickel deposits would be advantageous but not limited to.
• Understanding or previous exposure to near-mine exploration or setting up a young mine- site will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in QAQC and end of month reconciliation.
• Experience using Datamine Studio will be highly regarded.
• Proven commitment to organisational OHS rules and a positive "can do" attitude with potential leadership skills.

As part of the recruitment process for this position you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and participate in a background screen including a criminal history check, identity check and qualifications check.

Nickel West Mt Keith

Nickel West Mt Keith is located 460 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the Northern Goldfields.  Nickel West Mt Keith is a surface mining operation with multiple open pits and a concentrator plant. The operation is surrounded by pastoral stations, with the nearest townships being Leinster and Wiluna.  There’s plenty to keep you entertained in the Mt Keith Village. Take the heat off the day and head to the pool – or join in any number of social activities. Employees commute to and from Perth on a fly in / fly out roster or form regional areas on a drive in / drive out roster.

About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce    

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program. 

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.