Project Mine Geologist

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.

Project Mine Geologist

Work Location: Cloudbreak -Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Project Mine Geologist to join the Operations Planning team at Cloudbreak on an 8/6 roster.

This permanent position is reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the focus of the role will be to ensure all mine geology functions are carried out to a high standard whilst also providing leadership coverage when required. A highly competitive remuneration package is available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day mine geology functions to ensure consistency and quality. Drive mining hygiene focus items on a daily basis
• Mentoring of mine geologists in best practice & consistency
• Provide continuous forward motion on all high priority projects; dictated by senior mine geologist
• Fill in for mine geologist absences and workload as required and act for the senior mine geologist as required
• Support senior mine geologist in meeting company objectives
• Display safe behaviours and safety leadership
• Ensure compliance to the FMG standards and statutory obligations

Qualification and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Geology/Geoscience
• Minimum 6 years industry experience; 3 years in a mine geology role
• Previous experience as a geologist within Iron Ore is desirable
• Demonstrated exposure to continuous improvement processes/projects
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Fundamental mine geology and reconciliation knowledge
• Solid knowledge of Vulcan, Anvil, Delta
• SQL/Snowflake, data management and database experience is highly desirable
• Current WA C-Class manual driver’s licence

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