Mine Geologist

Country/Region

AU

State

WA

City

Perth

18847

Our Opportunity

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

The Cloudbreak Operations Planning team is seeking a highly motivated Mine Geologist. Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, their focus will be to use their knowledge of iron ore geology to complete block-out designs using Vulcan, and to validate these designs in the field. They will be required to communicate this geological information in a safe, accurate, and timely manner to various stakeholders. They will also be required to communicate effectively with mining and engineering teams to also ensure consistent grade control. To be successful in this role, candidates must have strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete technical tasks using Vulcan or equivalent software to deliver grade designs in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all plans are communicated in a safe, accurate, and timely manner to various stakeholders
• Ensure that material on stockpiles is accurate and consistent with planned objectives.
• Communicate and work closely with technical and engineering teams to maximise daily and weekly plans
• Communicate effectively and provide accurate geological data and advice to mining teams on a regular basis
• Mentor and communicate daily with excavator operators in open pit setting
• Provide input to technical services to maximise output and ore recovery at lowest cost
• Support Senior and Project Mine Geologists in meeting company objectives and KPI’s
• Ensure compliance to the FMG standards and statutory obligations

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary bachelor’s qualification in Geology or related discipline
• Experience working in a mining environment is preferred
• Some working knowledge of Vulcan desirable
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Current WA C-Class manual driver’s licence

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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