Senior Geologist - Projects

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.

Senior Geologist - Projects

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

This is a role as a Senior Project Geologist that requires knowledge and experience with approvals, different drilling methodologies, drill planning, geological processes, data collection, reporting and analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Initiate and implement improvements in data capture, workflows and accountability
• Analyse drilling data ensuring the data quality is of a high standard and auditable
• Document business requirements which are aligned to data governance objectives. The role also requires you to influence, collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders to arrive at decisions
• Responsible for contributing to concepts, business cases, preparation and management of project plans, risks, and issues from project inception through to implementation using industry standard project management methodologies.

Qualification and Experience: 

• A degree in Geology or an equivalent
• Experience within the drilling, mining/metals, or oil and gas industries is preferable
• Experience in different geological roles e.g., mine geology, exploration, resource definition, planning and scheduling
• Project management experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience in Tableau, acQuire, ArcGIS and Vulcan is highly desirable

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