Project Geologist

2 weeks ago

Christmas Creek, Australia Fortescue Metals Group Full time

Job no: 518593

Work type:
Full Time Fortescue Employee

Location:
Christmas Creek

Categories:
Technical & Engineering, Exploration & New Developments

_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 Geologist - Resource Definition

Work Location:
Christmas Creek - Fortescue's Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster:8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

An opportunity currently exists for a Project Geologist to join the Resource Definition team at our Christmas Creek Operations.

Key accountabilities will include:

  • Provide leadership and be a role model for safety behaviours
  • Assay and geological data management, internal QAQC, data collection/validation
  • Assists in implementing best practices for producing high quality geological models
  • Geological modelling and interpretation of drilling campaigns utilising geological, geochemical and geophysical data
  • Preparing accurate technical reports for internal purposes and delivering high quality geological models
  • Supports the implementation of improvement initiatives
  • Maintains a current knowledge of the database, modelling systems whilst making relevant recommendations
  • Support the Senior Resource Definition Geologist in meeting company objectives

Qualifications and skills required:

  • Tertiary qualification in Geology, e.g. Bachelor or master's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related science field
  • Experience on a large mining operation with autonomous haulage system is essential
  • Experience with RC or diamond drilling in Iron Ore is essential
  • Rig management, geological logging & validation
  • Solid understanding of QAQC processes
  • Experience in geological modelling of the Marra Mamba Formation (Hamersley Group) and Pilbara Tertiary Detrital
  • Quality systems knowledge / computer literacy (MS Office, Vulcan, ArcGIS, acQuire)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Effective project management, planning and time management skills
  • Strong desire and drive for continuous improvement
  • The ability to work with mínimal supervision
  • Must be eligible to work in Australia
  • Class C manual WA driver's licence

Applications close: 07 Apr 2023 W. Australia Standard Time