(Apply Now) Senior Geologist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As a Senior Geologist, utilise your technical and leadership skills, thereby enhancing your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Engineering & Geology team. You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

This role will be based in the Perth office, with hybrid working available.

Mining

Our Mining team helps clients optimise performance, boost profitability, and operate responsibly. We have a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and current issues including decarbonisation and understand future ready strategies are critical to countering these issues, capitalising on opportunities, and adding value to businesses.

What you’ll do:

1. Provide technical advice and mentoring on complex mining and geological issues to clients and internal staff including but not limited to geological data analysis, geological modelling, resource estimation, technical reviews, exploration services, and technical due diligence;
2. Actively undertake business development and client development activities to ensure continuity of work;
3. Provide guidance to project teams working across a range of technical disciplines and commodities;
4. Prepare tenders, proposals and reports for both internal and external clients;
5. Supervise, review/evaluate activities undertaken by junior staff;
6. Liaise with specialists from other disciplines and offices within WSP;
7. Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating/eliminating high priority safety hazards;
8. Mentor and develop staff in the interests of their long-term career objectives and operational needs;
9. Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards.

About you:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related discipline;
2. Demonstrated experience in one of the industry accepted mine planning and geology software packages e.g. Vulcan, Leapfrog, Surpac or Datamine highly desirable;
3. Experience within a mining environment will be highly regarded;
4. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team of professionals;
6. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail;
7. An advanced level of computer literacy and the ability to analyse data;
8. Fantastic analytical and problem-solving skills;
9. Excellent project management skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external clients;
10. Excellent communication skills, strong report writing skills and problem-solving ability.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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