Wireline Operator

3 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Our Opportunity

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

Resource Definition are currently seeking applicants for Wireline Operators - Downhole Geophysics.

Reporting to the Christmas Creek Resource Definition Wireline Supervisor, this is an opportunity for an individual to join a pioneering in-house geophysics team committed to transforming orebody knowledge and enhancing operational excellence. As part of our Resource Definition team you will support high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of downhole geophysical services at Christmas Creek.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adhering to Fortescue's safety standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Safe execution of downhole wireline logging operations, following safe work procedures and standards.
  • Assisting in planning of downhole surveys.
  • Performing calibrations, minor maintenance and troubleshooting of wireline equipment.
  • Interpreting geophysical data and ensuring quality.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely field logs and data records.
  • Assist with data collection, QA/QC, and transfer of data to technical teams.
  • Work collaboratively with site teams and the wireline supervisor to meet operational targets and optimise data acquisition.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum 12 months experience in downhole geophysics or wireline logging, ideally in a mining or exploration setting.
  • High commitment to safety.
  • Previous experience in wireline logging, downhole geophysics or related field.
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with magsus, gamma, density and resistivity tools.
  • Ability to work remotely and independently.
  • Western Australian Radiation License required.
  • Strong safety focus and teamwork mindset.
  • Current manual drivers licence and ability to meet site access requirements.

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.

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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