Senior 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.

Senior Mine Geologist

Work Location: Solomon - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 4D/3R FIFO ex Perth

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Mine Geologist to join the Operations Planning team at our Solomon Operation. This permanent position is offered on a 4D/3R roster but will include some 8D/6R swings, as required. Reporting to the Superintendent Technical Services, your focus will be leading a team of high performing Mine and Project Geologists to ensure the maximum potential of the orebody is achieved.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive a strong focus on safety and quality data collection
• Mentor the team in best Mine Geology practices, technically and field based
• Monitor multiple mining hygiene factors, including but not limited to orebody recovery, contamination risk, blend performance, block and floor compliance
• Effectively communicate geological risk across multiple planning horizons, ensuring controls are put in place to de-risk the mine plan
• Provide guidance to the production teams on potentially fibrous materials
• Maintain a strong departmental culture, and excellent interdepartmental relationships
• Drive continuous improvement projects that add value and upskill team members

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Geology/Geoscience
• Minimum 3-5 years’ Mine Geology experience within an open-pit operation
• Solid knowledge of the Brockman Iron Formation and Channel Iron Deposits is desirable
• Fundamental knowledge of tonnage & grade reconciliations
• Solid working knowledge of Maptek software (Vulcan and Grade Control)
• SQL, Snowflake and/or Tableau experience is 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