Resource Definition Geologist

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 12647

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue's Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex Perth (Thurs-Thurs, B crew)

Join Fortescue as a Resource Definition Geologist and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient drilling programmes aligned to the LOM schedule. You'll take day-to-day ownership of an RC drill rig, ensuring high-quality data collection and analysis to support accurate resource models, while collaborating closely with geologists across site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide visible leadership and role-model safety behaviours.
  • Daily supervision of an RC drill rig, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
  • Manage assay and geological datasets, including internal QA/QC, validation and database integrity.
  • Complete high-quality stratigraphy, downhole gamma and texture logging of RC chips.
  • Maintain sampling quality at the rig; diagnose and resolve issues promptly.
  • Rationalise and progress near-mine exploration targets.
  • Prepare concise field notes and contribute to short-interval planning updates.
  • Share expertise to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Tertiary degree in Geoscience (or equivalent).
  • Exposure to ArcGIS, Leapfrog and Vulcan.
  • Experience with geological database systems (Coreplan, acQuire, Anvil).
  • Knowledge of Pilbara geology and mineralisation styles.
  • Understanding of iron ore mineralogy and textures.
  • Solid foundation in chip logging requirements (logging standards, QA/QC, downhole geophysics).
  • Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a large team; excellent communication skills.
  • Full C-class manual driver's licence; competent in operating and maintaining a 4WD.
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
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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