Project Geologist

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth (B Crew)

Fortescue is a proud West Australian company and a global leader in mining, infrastructure and green solutions. Our success is driven by our people, our culture of innovation, and our commitment to safely developing the resources and solutions that support a better future.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Geologist to join our Resource Definition team at Christmas Creek Operations.

Reporting to the Senior Resource Definition Geologist, you will play an important role in supporting resource definition programs, geological interpretation and data management while contributing to the continued development of our geological understanding.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership and role model Fortescue’s safety values and behaviours.Manage geological and assay data workflows, including internal QAQC, data collection and validation.Complete geological interpretations using Leapfrog, Vulcan and ArcGIS to support resource definition modelling and advance geological understanding.Prepare accurate technical reports and deliver high-quality geological data and information to stakeholders.Contribute to continuous improvement across Resource Definition processes, systems and workflows.Support the planning and delivery of resource definition drilling programs and field validation activities.Maintain current knowledge of geological database and modelling systems and provide recommendations for improvement where appropriate.Support the Senior Resource Definition Geologist in achieving team, project and company objectives.Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different disciplines and backgrounds.

Qualifications And Experience

A tertiary qualification in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree.Relevant industry experience, preferably within mining and metals, drilling, exploration, or oil and gas.Experience across one or more geological disciplines, which may include mine geology, exploration, planning and scheduling, resource definition or program management.Experience with geological modelling, interpretation and/or data management.Project management experience is highly regarded but not essential.Eligibility to work in Australia.A current Class C manual WA driver’s licence.

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.

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