Geologist Superintendent - Diamond

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: This role will work across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster: 4D3R FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Geologist Superintendent Diamond to lead our diamond drilling operations across the vast and dynamic landscapes of the Pilbara. Reporting to the Resource Definition Manager, this pivotal role is situated within our Resource Definition team and carries the responsibility of overseeing all diamond drilling scopes including geometallurgy, geotechnic, and density programs across both operational sites and those under study/project development.

• Uphold and promote stringent safety practices among all team members and contractors, supporting a culture of safety and wellbeing first in line with Fortescue's core values and operational standards
• Lead a diverse team of approximately 70 personnel, including specialists, senior geologists, supervisors, and field technicians, as well as managing drilling company contractors
• Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of various diamond drilling programs tailored to geometallurgy, geotechnics, and density studies
• Lead the planning, management, and execution of diamond drilling operations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements
• Provide ongoing support and development opportunities for the geoscience professionals under efficient leadership, fostering a team environment contributing to learning and professional growth
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance drilling operations and team performance, delivering value and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or a related field
• Extensive experience in Resource Definition Geology, particularly within iron ore contexts
• Experience across various commodities will be highly regarded
• Proven leadership experience in managing large teams and contractors in a drilling operations environment
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes related to diamond drilling
• Proficiency in geoscience software tools such as ArcGIS, Vulan, Leapfrog, and acQuire
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Class C manual WA driver's licence

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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