Mine Geologist Position

About Tronox

We are a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our Australian operations extract and process rich mineral sands into valuable products, including ilmenite, zircon, rutile, and titanium dioxide pigment, which are then exported to international markets.

Why Work with Us?

In return for your expertise, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 4/3 roster, 12.5% Superannuation, and a range of lifestyle benefits. Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mine Geologist to join our Mining team based at our Atlas Mine near Balranald, NSW. This is a permanent position working 4 days on/3 days off roster. As a Mine Geologist, you will be accountable for grade control and interaction with the Mine Planners. Your responsibilities will include pit inspections, field mapping and interpretation, and providing in-field feedback and guidance to operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for ore cut design and blending plan
• Monitor grade on a daily basis to audit cut design
• Collect samples for lab analysis to test grade control and geological theory
• Participate in pit inspections
• Assist in field mapping and interpretation
• Assist in providing in-field feedback and guidance to operations (production)
• Influence Mining and Production teams for the best grade and mineralogical blend to the WPC
• Block model optimisation and production block model creation
• Geotechnical and hydrological auditing
• Top of ore design vs actual checks
• Base of ore design vs actual checks
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reconciliation of grade and mineralogy
• Execute the mine design for top/base of ore and proactively managing variation that could cause dilution to mining system

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally need to possess a Bachelor's degree in Geology or a similar discipline, with significant exploration geology experience in the Mining sector/mineral sand industry. You will also need to be competent in data recording, trending, analysis, and interpretation, and able to identify and communicate potential geological risks.

What's Next?

We are committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage women and Indigenous Australians to apply.