Resource Definition Geologist
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Across all Pilbara Operations
Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Karratha, Port Hedland
Fortescue is seeking an experienced Resource Definition Geologist to join the team and support Life of Mine operations, as well as exploring near mine targets to further increase our resource inventory.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring safety compliance in the field alongside the daily supervision of Reverse Circulation drill rigs and management of drilling campaigns
- High quality logging of RC chips whilst ensuring sample quality on the rigs
- Drawing on experience to help drive innovation within the team whilst fostering a positive safety culture within the Resource Definition team through visible field leadership and adherence to Fortescue policies and procedures
- Comply with Fortescue site specific HSES and OH&S policies, work instructions, procedures and reporting protocols. Review and update these documents on a regular basis
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary degree in Geoscience alongside an absolute commitment to safety and Fortescue Values
- Experience managing drill rigs with an understanding of iron ore minerology and experience logging iron ore
- Ability to work both autonomously with minimal supervision and as part of a large team
- Excellent communication skills with a high degree of organisational skills
- Full C class manual drivers 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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