Specialist Geologist - Orebody Characterisation

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.

Specialist Geologist – Orebody Characterisation

Work Location: Various sites across the Pilbara 

Roster: 14D/14R FIFO ex. Perth

As a Specialist Geologist within the Resource Definition team, you will be given the opportunity to:

• Focus on upskilling geologists on geological, geometallurgical and geotechnical logging with an emphasis of understanding the characteristics of our ores and how these impact on ore processing
• Compile and formalise comprehensive geological and material type training for geologists, with the ability to provide individual and group training sessions as well as feedback for ongoing professional development
• Facilitate training sessions to cater for new starters through to experienced geologists
• Standardise logging practices and procedures throughout the department and Pilbara Operations
• Oversee the collection of materials and the roll out of core libraries across the Pilbara Operations

The preferred candidate will have the following key attributes

• Absolute commitment to safety and FMG Values
• Extensive knowledge of different Pilbara mineralisation styles, with a background in exploration, mining, or resource definition
• Extensive iron ore logging experience, with an understanding of minerology, textures and metallurgical properties
• Highly proficient in diamond core geological and geotechnical logging
• Proficient in the use downhole geophysics as a validation tool for geological logging
• Experienced and passionate in training and developing geologists
• Able to engage in clear and effective communication, and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a dynamic environment across all FMG’s Pilbara Operations 

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